Lester Thomas Meaux

Abbeville - A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 1:00 pm in St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville for Lester Thomas Meaux, age 68, who passed away at The Carpenter House on Thursday, January 12, 2023, in Lafayette. Reverend Donald Bernard, Pastor of St. Edward Catholic Church will officiate the Funeral Mass. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm in the Chapel of Cypress Funeral Home in Maurice, and continuing Wednesday, January 18, 2023, from 9:00 am until the time of service. A Rosary will be recited by Deacon Keith Duhon on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 6:30 pm in the Chapel of Cypress Funeral Home. Lester was born on December 3, 1954, in Abbeville and he was a lifelong resident of Vermilion Parish. After graduating from Abbeville High School in 1972, he worked in the Oil and Gas Industry, then went on to work for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier for over 20 years. Lester was involved in Taekwondo as well as other martial arts. He was a keen chess player, enjoyed watching football, and was a devoted New Orleans Saints fan. Lester loved spending time with his grandchildren and the rest of this family and he especially enjoyed bringing his wife to the beach. He will be dearly missed. Lester is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Cheryl Duhon Meaux of Abbeville; his two children, Jimmy Sandridge (Jill) of Prairieville and Jessica Sandridge of Abbeville; his five grandchildren, Rosalie Sandridge, Juliette Sandridge, Kirsten Peter, Adalyn Peter, and Carter Sandridge; his two siblings, Merline Delahoussaye of Beaumont, TX and Betty Meaux (Randy) of New Iberia; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Leona Meaux; his sister, Anna Cessac; as well as his mother and father-in-law, Sherry and Josephine Duhon. Pallbearers will be: Jimmy Sandridge, Carter Sandridge, Josh Duhon, Bobby Duhon, Tony Legros, and Robert Legros. The family wishes to offer a heartfelt thank you to the nurses, doctors, and staff at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice as well as Ochsner Transplant and Oncology Department for the care and compassion they offered Lester and his family during his time of need. Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555, (337) 740-3123, is in charge of Funeral arrangements.

Lester Thomas Meaux

December 3, 1954 - January 12, 2023