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The Life of Dave Pierre Provost

A Mass of Christian Burial for Dave Pierre Provost, age 89, will be held at Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 12, 2016 with Reverend Donald Pelous will be the Celebrant of the Mass. Military Honors will be rendered at the graveside in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be said on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 7:00 pm in Delhomme Funeral Home.Dave Provost was a native of Erath, LA and a resident of Lafayette for most of his life, a veteran of the U. S. Navy in World War II. His greatest joy and hobby in life was serving as the owner of D & R Beauty Supply, he loved being with his children and grandchildren and traveling on vacations with his family.

He was the son of Onival Provost and the late Nola Broussard, husband for 63 years to the late Eunice Broussard Provost.

He is survived by his children, Joanne P. Forestier and husband Rodney of Lafayette, Debbie P. Hernandez and husband Willie of Youngsville, Ronnie P. Provost and wife Kim of Celina, Texas and Christine P. Shepler and husband Jeff of Lafayette; eight grandchildren, Roddy and Mitzi Forestier, Ryan Romero, Christopher, Reilly and Reagan Provost, Callie and Kayla Shepler; ten great grandchildren; two brothers, Simon and Lester Provost; and one sister, Emmalee Harding.

He was preceded in death by his siblings; Paul Provost, Hymel Provost and Cecile.

The family will receive family and friends from 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Delhomme Funeral Home and visitation will continue on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 8:00 am until time of the funeral mass.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA

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Military Service

War:
WWII
Branch:
Navy
Rank:
Unknown

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