The Life of Ludovic Anthony David
Lafayette – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Ludovic Anthony David (also known as “L.A.” or “Brother”), 84, will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, March 28, 2011 at St. Anne Catholic Church with Father Jason Mouton officiating. Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Lafayette on Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 4:00PM until 8:00PM with a Rosary being recited at 7:00PM and will resume on Monday from 9:00AM until service time. Following the service, burial will take place at Lafayette Memorial Park.
A native of Youngsville and resident of Lafayette, Ludovic Anthony David passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at a local hospital. He was born on January 28, 1927 in Youngsville, LA to Joseph and Elize Dugas David. L.A. was a decorated U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and the Korean War, having served aboard the USS Savo Island. He went on to attend San Marcus College where he met his wife, Grace Ellen Milberger. They were married in Victoria, Texas, and returned to Youngsville, LA, where he later completed his Bachelor of Education and Arts Degree at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (formerly SLI). After over 32 years with the Lafayette Parish School system, he retired as a teacher.
He was a loving, kindhearted father, and devoted, caring husband, who was always there to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was dearly loved and will truly be missed by his family.
He is survived by his sister, Inez Copeland of Portsmouth, VA; his three children, J. Shane David of Fairfax, VA, Tanya K. Mensman and Jennifer J. David, both of Lafayette, LA; five grandchildren, Jessica A. Dolan, Erin K. Dolan, Christina I. David, Colin M. David and Lucas A. David; one great-grandchild, Grace K. Sewall; nephews, Robert A. David and Keith David of Houston, TX; and nieces, Mary E. David and Theresa D. Wilder of Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Milberger David; infant daughter, Yvette S. David; his sister, Naomi T. Vincent; his brother, Julian J. David; and his parents.
Pallbearers will be friends and family.
The family would like to personally thank the 9th floor staff at Louisiana Extended Care of LGMC and his physician, Dr. Jody Rosson.
David Funeral Home of Lafayette at 316 Youngsville Highway, (337) 837-9887, is in charge of all arrangements.
