Lester Babin

Lester Anthony Babin, 83, died Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 10:50 AM. He was a native of Houma, LA and resident of Houma, LA. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Wednesday, June 3, 2015 from 9:00am to 11:00am at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 11:00am at Annunziata Catholic Church. Burial: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his, Wife of sixty-five years: Audrey Babin, Son: Chad Babin and wife Sherry, Daughters: Wendy Babin and Holly Babin Daquana and husband Joseph, Grandchildren:Heidi Bussie, Jason Babin and wife Laura, Kami Tassin, Shawn Babin and wife Kimberly, Alex Tassin, and Megan Clause and husband Brian, Great Grandchildren: Brittani Doiron, Sabrina Babin, Katie Godwin, Hillary Bussie, Jackson Kitchell, Rhett Babin, Carter Tassin, and Abigail Tassin. He was preceded in death by his, Parents: Norris Babin and Ellen Picou Babin, Son: Brent Babin, Daughter-in-Law: Lucille Babin, Brothers: Delvin Babin, Leland Babin and Dean Babin, and Sister: Mary Lee Smith. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Lester Babin was married to Audrey Pontiff Babin for sixty-fives years. He was a business owner for thirty-five years at Pelican Rental Tools, Inc. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors, spending time in his garden. He was always willing to help someone get started in their business; including four people who he helped get their start in the oilfield. He loved spending time and dining out with his entire family. He always had time to play with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He donated his time and money to help people and various charities. Lester was a member of the Knights of Columbus, serving as a 4th Degree Knight at Holy Family and a 3rd Degree Knight at Annunziata. He was a veteran of the United States Military; serving in the Air Force during the Korean War.