George “Sonny Boy” Lavergne, Sr., 72, of Vidor, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at his residence.
A native and lifelong resident of the Beaumont area, George was employed with the Orange Leader for over thirty years. He attended St. Anthony School and French High School and was a United States Army veteran, having served during the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orie and Ella Lavergne; and brother, Penny Lavergne. He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Marilyn Lavergne; children, George Lavergne, Jr. and wife JayLynn of Vidor, Cathy Wilson and husband John of Vidor, and Donald Lavergne and wife Susan of Vidor; grandchildren, Jeff Wilson, Randall Lavergne, Megan Wilson, Marc Lavergne, Ryan Lavergne, Bethany Wilson, and Nicole Lavergne; brother, Jerry Lavergne; sisters, Lonora Leatherwood, and Candy Jenkins; and many other loving family members.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2008 at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A Christian Vigil will be 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses of UTMB, especially 7-D floor, Southeast Texas Hospice and Golden Triangle Dialysis.
