Gerald Loring

Gerald, age 87 passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. He was a native of Velma, Oklahoma and a longtime resident of Houma, Louisiana. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at First Baptist Church in Gray Wednesday, February 15, 2017 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be held at a later date. Gerald was married to the love of his life for 62 years, Shirley Parish Loring; together they had two sons. Rickey and William Loring; Gerald loved his grandchildren, Kacey, Riki Le, and Bronson Loring; great-grandchildren, Mary Jane, Catherine, Christine, and Rosie; brother, Billy Van Loring. Gerald now rest in the arms of his Lord and Savior and is now reunited with his parents, Thadeus and Imogene McClanahan Loring; son, Rickey Loring; brothers, Guy and Wayland Loring. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to The Haven in Houma, LA. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc., is honored to serve the Loring family.