Edward "Eddie" Absher

Maurice - A Liturgy of the Word will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 12:00 pm at Cypress Funeral Home in Maurice for Edward “Eddie” Absher, age 72, who passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024, in Lafayette. Deacon Keith will officiate. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, from 9:00 am until service time at Cypress Funeral Home in Maurice. A Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am at Cypress Funeral Home in Maurice. Edward “Eddie” Absher was born on September 6, 1952, in New Orleans and he was a longtime resident of Maurice. He was a member of Merchant Marines and was a cargo boat captain in the oilfield. Eddie also spent time as a master machinist and production supervisor. In his spare time, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. Eddie enjoyed cheering on the Saints and listening to hard rock. He will forever be remembered as a proud father and grandfather who was a friend to everyone. He will be dearly missed. Eddie is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Kim Absher of Maurice; his children, Alana Benoit (Tim) of Maurice and Nevin Absher (Holly) of Apex, NC; his grandchildren, Jeanne Rice, Ashlyn Rice, Jacob Rice, Ryland Absher, Jacqueline Absher, and his step-grandchildren, Lauren McKinzie and Alyssa Benoit; his great-step-grandchild, River McKinzie; his siblings, Rodney Absher (Cindy) of Bayou Vista, Kevin Absher (Lisa) of Albany, Susie Boudreaux (Brent) of Youngsville; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Della Absher; his siblings, Jeff Absher and Keith Absher; his sister-in-law, Julie Barrilleaux; his father-in-law, Boze Prestenbach; as well as his nephew, Danny Brown. The family wishes to offer a heartfelt thank you to Sarah Rick for helping them navigate his last days as well as the Our Lady of Lourdes 5th floor nursing staff for the care and compassion they offered Eddie and his family during their time of need. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in memory of Eddie to American Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555.

Edward "Eddie" Absher

September 6, 1952 - November 15, 2024