My dad passed away

[Jude The Obscure]

He went peacefully. Yes, he seemed to be getting better, so this is a shock for me. 1936-2009. RIP Dad.......I love you.

[Chocoholic]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I thought he was going to recover too.

God bless you and your family. :bighug:

[*Pleasant Tomorrow*]

Wow, and it seemed like things were looking up. I'm so sorry. RIP :(

[Stuck In The '70's]

Oh Jude I am so sorry. I thought he was getting better. He's a year younger than my Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. :(

[Cactus Jack]

Sorry about that RIP :(

[Liza]

I'm so very, very sorry for your loss. I know at a time like this no words can really help, but I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

:rip:

[Lee]

He went peacefully. Yes, he seemed to be getting better, so this is a shock for me. 1936-2009. RIP Dad.......I love you.


May your father rest in peace, Jude

[HuntingtonM15]

I'm very sorry to hear this. You will be in my prayers. :rip:

[ZeldaGilroy]

Oh Jude, I am so sorry. I know this was a shock. Please know you and your family are in my prayers. :bighug:

[catlover79]

I am so sorry, Jude. God bless you and your family at this time, and may your dad :rip:. :bighug:

[gidgetgrape]

I'm very sorry for your loss Jude. My prayers and good wishes to you and your family.

[bandito]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. :(

[dawsongirl]

:eek: This is a shock! I'm so sorry. I hope he's well and at peace now.

[OH Nuts!]

Jude I am so sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[JAlanRuss72]

Jude, I replied on facebook, but wanted to catch you on here as well. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. It's not easy, but it does get a little better each day believe it or not. He will live on in your memories, but perhaps most importantly of all, he will live on in a far more important place than that. For him, real life has finally begun. God bless, my friend.

[Marvo301]

Jude I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family will continue to be in my prayers.
:bighug:

[Janice]

Jude, I'm very sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is devastating. You've got a tough road ahead of you, but one day your heart will get lighter. It never gets easy, just gets different and easier to manage in our heart and mind. God bless your father.

[Number 9 Dream]

Jude, I'm so sorry for your loss :( May your dad rest in peace.

[browneyes106]

I'm sorry about your dad. You and your family are in my prayers.

[Zoneboy]

Sorry to hear about this, Jude. I hope you and your family can find the stregth to pull through this and I wish you well.

[LuLu Rogers]

Oh honey, bless your heart, I'm so sorry! :( If you ever need anyone to talk to, I'm here for you.

[70s show watcher]

im very very sorry for your loss jude :( my prayers are with you and your family

[beautifuldreamer]

I just found out, Jude.... and I know this is the third time I've said it.. but I'm so sorry to hear about this...
Your dad fought all the way til the end, and now he will never have to deal with pain again. I know your dad is watching over you, Jude. :bighug:

:rip: Joseph Cormier

[Family Ties Forever!]

I'm sorry Jude. :(

[Retro4Life]

I"m so sorry about the loss of your father. That's something so large, it's hard to put into words, and grief is like snowflakes; each one is truly different.

Your dad will live on in memory and in spirit, through the blood that flows through your veins and the way you will carry on his legacy. And I'm sure that in some distant future, you will be reunited.

Peace and strength to you and your family.

[80sTrivia]

So very sorry to hear of your father's passing. My many condolences to you and your entire family during this time...

[Hollywood Rock Chic]

Jude, my deepest condolences, may your father, Rest in Peace; and remember, he is now in a better place:)

[Adamantium]

I'm not very good at knowing what to say at times like this. But I wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear this news.

Of course I never met him, but he's your dad, so I'm sure he was a good man. He also had a loving family. In this life if you have that, you're a lucky person. Not much more you can ask for.

May he rest in peace.

[phoebe7165]

What the hey?:eek: ...Wow, Jude, I am sooo sorry to hear about your dad. It really seemed like he was going to make it. Such a shock. You and your family are in my thoughts.

I lost my dad a couple years ago, and like JAlanRuss said, it does get better over time. Still hold on to those great memories though.

[Brian Damage]

My thoughts and prayers are with you Jude. I am so sorry to hear about this. May God bless you.

[DLevine2]

:rip: I'm sorry to hear about your dad Jude. May your dad "Rest In Peace"!

[PunkyP0WER]

i'm so sorry jude.

[GGfanforlife]

Aww, I am soooo very sorry for your loss. May your dad rest in peace.

[sunshinefizzy]

Here's to you and your new gaurdian angel.

[Pitooey]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[Jude The Obscure]

Here are the arrangements: Viewing begins 11am(thru 10pm) Monday at Geesey-Ferguson in Crowley. Rosary at 7pm. Tuesday 8am til service time at 11am in the Chapel. Burial to follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Mowata. Online condolences at www.geesey-ferguson.com

[MickeyMac]

I'm truly sorry about your loss Jude. May God be with you during this time.

[sunshinefizzy]

May I ask how your father got known as Cornbread???

[Brieannas21]

So very sorry for your loss.

[Brad Russ]

Oh my goodness Jude, I am so very sorry!!! :( I was so encouraged to hear that he seemed to be doing better, and was praying hard for him, I can only imagine how much of a shock this is to you. Your father was so lucky to have you there with him every step of the way, and I'm so glad he went peacefully. I'm sure he is in the loving arms of Jesus now, and is happy, and content. I love you my brother, and please know that I am here for you if you need someone to talk to. I pray that God comfort you and your family right now. God Bless You All, and May your Father Rest In Peace!!! :heart:

:bighug:

[Jude The Obscure]

May I ask how your father got known as Cornbread???


If I knew myself, I tell ya :lol: My dad has a variety of nicknames over the years--none of which I can explain :lol:

I wrote a mini-eulogy earlier tonight and published it on Facebook.

A Man Called Cornbread


Joseph Nathan Cormier--a man of many talents and a man of many other things. Born January 23, 1936 in Branch, LA, he was the only child of Evans and Marie Cormier-people who in themselves were many things--grocers, barkeepers, a farmer, a gardener, tractor salesman and rice miller. Their son, known to many as either "Joe" or "Nathan" would follow their footsteps in trying on many hats in the work field. Growing up, he had many cousins, aunts and uncles to give him nurturing and playmates. Thus started a long line of colorful nicknames given to him such as "Cop-Cop", "Yo-Yo", "Easy Money", "Killer", "Shop Foreman", "Jackass" and finally the one most knew him by in the last several years--"Cornbread".

To go along with the names, the man earned a colorful education by attending St. Francis School in Iota and then Spencer Business College in Lafayette. He would apply this to a long line of varied professions such as serving in the National Guard, a ring announcer for pro wrestling matches, a Dairy Queen commercial spokesman on TV 10, working for the La. Dept of Transportation, Tax Preparation and Notary, Cormier's Warehouse, Crowley Hardware and lastly, office manager of ReMier's Auto Glass.

Cornbread also had equally colorful hobbies such as burning the barbecue, watching old cowboy movies and TV westerns and lucky enough as a boy to have met his idol Sunset "Kit" Carson, cooking his famous one time only recipes known as "potluck", eating raw oysters, and watching the wrestling heyday of the '70s and early '80s. He was the vivid storyteller and was known to never refuse an offer of a free banana split. Another service he loved to offer people was being a smart aleck and raised all three of his boys to know that talent very well.

In his later years, Cornbread got involved with the American Legion Post in Iota, even before he was qualified for membership. Whenever there was a benefit to be done, he was there, ready and able to lend a hand and drink a cold beer or two. He was also involved with the Egan Knights of Columbus.
He enjoyed his grand kids and was very proud of the three sons he had.

Yes, he was a man of many things, talents, and smart remarks. That is The Man Called Cornbread.

[Schmoopie]

I'm very sorry to hear this. You're in my thoughts.

[TJ]

My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father.

[Fleet]

Jude, so sorry to hear about your loss.


"Don't brood over it. Keep a warm spot in your heart for him but don't carry him on your shoulders for the rest of your life. He wouldn't want that."
- Ben Cartwright

[ponytail]

I'm so sorry to read about your dad passing. My condolences to you and your family.

[Tweety]

If I knew myself, I tell ya :lol: My dad has a variety of nicknames over the years--none of which I can explain :lol:

I wrote a mini-eulogy earlier tonight and published it on Facebook.

A Man Called Cornbread


Joseph Nathan Cormier--a man of many talents and a man of many other things. Born January 23, 1936 in Branch, LA, he was the only child of Evans and Marie Cormier-people who in themselves were many things--grocers, barkeepers, a farmer, a gardener, tractor salesman and rice miller. Their son, known to many as either "Joe" or "Nathan" would follow their footsteps in trying on many hats in the work field. Growing up, he had many cousins, aunts and uncles to give him nurturing and playmates. Thus started a long line of colorful nicknames given to him such as "Cop-Cop", "Yo-Yo", "Easy Money", "Killer", "Shop Foreman", "Jackass" and finally the one most knew him by in the last several years--"Cornbread".

To go along with the names, the man earned a colorful education by attending St. Francis School in Iota and then Spencer Business College in Lafayette. He would apply this to a long line of varied professions such as serving in the National Guard, a ring announcer for pro wrestling matches, a Dairy Queen commercial spokesman on TV 10, working for the La. Dept of Transportation, Tax Preparation and Notary, Cormier's Warehouse, Crowley Hardware and lastly, office manager of ReMier's Auto Glass.

Cornbread also had equally colorful hobbies such as burning the barbecue, watching old cowboy movies and TV westerns and lucky enough as a boy to have met his idol Sunset "Kit" Carson, cooking his famous one time only recipes known as "potluck", eating raw oysters, and watching the wrestling heyday of the '70s and early '80s. He was the vivid storyteller and was known to never refuse an offer of a free banana split. Another service he loved to offer people was being a smart aleck and raised all three of his boys to know that talent very well.

In his later years, Cornbread got involved with the American Legion Post in Iota, even before he was qualified for membership. Whenever there was a benefit to be done, he was there, ready and able to lend a hand and drink a cold beer or two. He was also involved with the Egan Knights of Columbus.
He enjoyed his grand kids and was very proud of the three sons he had.

Yes, he was a man of many things, talents, and smart remarks. That is The Man Called Cornbread.


Very nice tribute - even though you can only scratch the surface (barely) of what your father did, and what he liked, what you wrote allows people to envision at least a little bit of a "memory" of him. Good job, and so sorry for the loss to you and your family. I know that the thoughts and prayers of everyone here on the S.O. boards are with you and your family at this very difficult time for all of you.

[MonarC]

He went peacefully. Yes, he seemed to be getting better, so this is a shock for me. 1936-2009. RIP Dad.......I love you.


Im sorry for your loss Jude. You and your family will be in my thoughts. May he rest in peace.

[Jude The Obscure]

Thanks to all of you who responded (and to even those who felt they were at a loss for words)--the simplest words are often the biggest comfort. It is going to be a long day today. I will need strength to endure it.

[Scoobiedoo30]

Sorry to here about my dad

[RogueDK]

You and your family have my sympathies. Sorry for your loss...

[steevo]

Jude I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with your family. :(

[coffield3]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Penny Lane]

I lost my dad in 2005. I miss him so much! May your dad rest in peace.

[AB]

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your father.

[Jude The Obscure]

Thanks to each and every one of you--IT MEANS SO MUCH THAT YOU CARED ENOUGH TO SAY SOMETHING.

It was a very beautiful service--my eulogy lovingly read by Mr. Jimmy Broussard, and a French accordion rendition of Amazing Grace.
He received a gun salute and TAPS was played. And from The President of the United States--THE AMERICAN FLAG!! :D


The one thing I'm currently pissed off about is that The Crowley Post Signal DID NOT publish his obituary today--I see no excuse as for this happening.

[browneyes106]

Thanks to each and every one of you--IT MEANS SO MUCH THAT YOU CARED ENOUGH TO SAY SOMETHING.

It was a very beautiful service--my eulogy lovingly read by Mr. Jimmy Broussard, and a French accordion rendition of Amazing Grace.
He received a gun salute and TAPS was played. And from The President of the United States--THE AMERICAN FLAG!! :D


The one thing I'm currently pissed off about is that The Crowley Post Signal DID NOT publish his obituary today--I see no excuse as for this happening.

I'm glad the service went well.