Roy Vicknair, Jr.

Roy Anthony Vicknair, Jr., 78, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 10:30 PM. He was a native of New Orleans, resident of LaPlace, LA and former resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 22, 2015 from 10:00 AM until funeral time at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 22, 2015 at 12:00 PM at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church.Burial will be held in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. He is survived by his, wife of 55 years, Linda Ann Waguespack Vicknair, Laplace; daughters, Ann Vicknair Summers and husband, Leonard "Len"of Houma, Judy Vicknair Howie of Montz, and Diane Vicknair Espenan and husband, Alfred "Al" of LaPlace; brothers, Raymond Vicknair and wife, Bonnie, Edward Vicknair and wife, Ruby; sister, Clare Vicknair Bernard and husband, Joseph "Joe"; grandchildren, Lynsey Achee Frechou, Ashley Achee, Aaron Espenan, Dylan Howie, and Morgan Espenan; great-grand daughter, Riley Frechou. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Roy Anthony, Sr. and Clare Rose Zabala Vicknair. He was a parishioner of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace He retired in 1999 from KHOM/KTIB after 40 years in radio broadcasting. He was a former member of the Jaycees, Kiwanis Club, Better Business Bureau, and a lector-commentator and council member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. He was a part time Videographer. His passion was taking family photos and videos. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.