Elge “L.J.” Forest, 92, a native of Bourg and a resident of Raceland, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at St. Hilary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Saturday with burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery.
He is survived by his son, Robert “Bobby” Forest and many cousins and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Breaux Forest; parents, Wiltz and Ella Forest and brothers, Eldon, Wilmis, Beldon and Ilmis Forest.
L.J. enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.