BORN

1942

DIED

2015

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Hixson Welsh

412 East South Street

Welsh, Louisiana

Calvin Courville Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 14, 2015.

Calvin Ray Courville, 73, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015.
He was born in Thornwell and was a lifelong resident of Welsh. Calvin was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. He farmed rice and soybeans for 23 years. Calvin served on the Jeff Davis Police Jury for 24 years. He loved farming, hunting duck, and football, especially the Saints.
Survivors include his loving wife, Joyce Chapman Courville; son, Carl Courville of Corpus Christi, TX; daughters, Melissa Coulter and husband, Chuck of Kerrville, TX, Melda Courville of Welsh and Miranda Manuel and husband, Steve of Oberlin; brothers, Robert Courville of Roanoke and Jay Courville of Welsh; sisters, Mary King of Hacinda Heights, CA, Rita Bollich of Wilmington, NC and Alice Daigle of Lake Arthur, LA; 11 grandchildren and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Melda Schexnider Courville.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 10am to 9pm at Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh with a rosary at 6pm and will resume Wednesday at 8am. His funeral will be at 10am on Wednesday at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Father Charles McMillin will officiate. Serving as pallbearers are Kristian Lyon, Devin Lyon, Colby Courville, Haven Granger, Chandler Granger, Cullen Granger. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Owen Courmier and Aubry Sonnier. Burial will be at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.

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September 19, 2015

Camellia Daigle Oliver

Joyce , I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. Linda told me about your husbands passing. I surely would have gone to the service. My God give you and your family the strength to get you through this very difficult time.

Camellia Daigle Oliver

September 16, 2015

Rosalind Lognion

Missy & Carl, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Just know he is in a better place and not suffering anymore. Praying for yall's entire family.

With much Love & Hugs, Rosalind Trahan Lognion

September 15, 2015

joyce Ryder Vaughn

God bless each of you all know Calvin an family long time

September 15, 2015

Norma Nelson

My condolences to the Courville family and praying that God will just wrap his arms around each and every one of you and give you peace and comfort. Much love to you all!

September 15, 2015

Laraine Adair Croall

So sorry to hear about Calvin. My thoughts and prayers with all of you

September 15, 2015

Betty Wolfenson

My deep condolences to his loving family and friends . May knowing he is with his Lord bring comfort and peace to them .

Sincerely,
Betty Wolfenson

September 15, 2015

Stanley and Debby Patrick

Sending our prayers to Miss Joyce and the family..

September 14, 2015

Charles Coulter

All my love and prayers to you and your family.. God bless you all
Charlie Coulter
Georgetown, Tx

September 14, 2015

RJ Ardoin

September 14, 2015

jesse robert guerra

Our Condolences Bro. Carl and family. May The Lord Bring Comfort to all. Our prayers are with you.

September 14, 2015

Tracie

Sending prayers and my love to you Mrs.Joyce, Missy, Carl, Melda and Miranda. And to all of the grandkids. Mr.Calvin was such a wonderful friend to everyone who knew him. And he was an amazing husband and dad. I will miss him.

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