Francis LANCLOS

Lanclos, Francis A beloved father and paw paw, and a retired chemical operator from Dow, he died on Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at his home in Plaquemine. He was 57 and a native of Opelousas. Visiting at Bethany West Church, 23980 Fleniken Lane, Plaquemine, on Friday, July 8, from 10 a.m. until religious service at noon, conducted by the Rev. Michael W. Smith. Interment in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Crowder Smith; six daughters, Shannon Gressett and husband Mark, Laina Moore and husband Lance, Twanna LeJeune and husband Scotty, Angela Thurmond and husband Phillip, Crystal Lanclos and husband Ryan Decareaux, and Michelle Lanclos; a brother, Raymond Joseph Lanclos and wife Becky; grandchildren, Caleb and Joshua Gressett, Jordan and Mallorie Moore, Sabrina LeJeune, Phillp Jr. "Doodle" and Baby Thurmond, and Christian Decareaux; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anna Hargrover Lanclos; and a brother, George Lanclos. He liked to hunt and fish and loved his grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses. Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Advocate on 7/8/2005.