Max Franklin Aycock

Lafayette - Max Franklin Aycock, aged 86, passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Cora Ann by his side on September 16, 2025. No services will be held, only a private family memorial, per his request. Max was born on October 14, 1938 in Laurel, MS. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends as a young boy. He would often tell stories of "The Good Ole Days" growing up in Laurel. After graduating from Laurel High School, home of the Tornadoes, Max went on to college at Auburn University where he received a degree in Aviation Engineering. While at Auburn, he met the love of his life, Cora Ann Pearce. Max and Cora eventually got married and began a life together starting off in Auburn, AL that would last just over 61 years. Max and Cora moved from Auburn, AL to New Orleans, LA and added a daughter, Elizabeth Louise to their family. Soon after the birth of their daughter, Max moved his family to Slidell, LA where he worked for NASA. After working for NASA, Max got a job with Ethel Corporation in Baton Rouge, LA. While working for Ethel, Max had the opportunity to work in Brussels, Belgium which is where he and his family lived for several months. While in Belgium, Max took the opportunity to travel to multiple countries with his family. He loved the fact that where he was living was only 3 hours away from Paris, France. He and his family went to Paris often. After his stay in Belgium, Max and his family returned to Baton Rouge for a while and eventually moved to Lafayette, LA. Max moved to Lafayette in the 1980's during the "booming years" of the oil industry. Lafayette would be the place where he spent the last 44 years of his life. Max loved fishing, telling stories (long ones), dirty Grey Goose martinis with bleu cheese stuffed olives, being "in charge' and his beach retreat just off of 30A in Florida. He also loved yard work, especially at the Florida retreat. Max is survived by his wife of 61 years, Cora Ann Pearce Aycock; one daughter, Louise Aycock-Blanchard; one grandson, William Raleigh Blanchard; one sister, Dollie Elizabeth Aycock Dennis (E.J.); one niece, Rose Dennis; and one nephew, Jeff Dennis. Max is preceded in death by his father, Max Aycock; his mother, Gladys McDaniel Aycock; and his aunt, Dollie Cooper. Thank you to all of his caregivers and a very special thank you to our dear friend, Denise Guidry Gravat for always being there. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555.

Max Franklin Aycock

October 14, 1938 - September 16, 2025