Joseph Sidney Trahan Jr.

(January 25, 1947-July 22, 2012)

In loving memory, Joseph Sidney Trahan,

a native of Baton Rouge, passed away July 22, 2012

on the Sabbath Day, from health complications following

a stroke in 2011. He was residing in Plaquemine,

Louisiana, at a residential nursing home. He was 64

years young, born on January 25th, 1947, and

a Systems Operator at St. Gabriel General Equipment,

and a retired Army National Guardsman during the

Vietnam Era. He married Rita Diane Trahan, and he became step-father to Shad Lawson, her son. Shortly after,

he was ordained in 1983 and served Our Lord for 29 years.

"Brother Sid" was preceded in death by

Minnie and Father Joseph Trahan, and brother, Russell

Trahan. Remaining survivors are his brother's wife,

Jeanett Trahan, eldest niece Dana Trahan, also

nieces Christine Thibodaux, Jeanne Couvillion. He

was a devoted church member and Father-like

figure to many at First Baptist Church of Plaquemine.

His presence will be missed greatly as a spiritual advisor.

The wake will be held from 8AM-9AM for the family,

and 9AM-12PM for the public, at First Baptist

Church of Plaquemine, Louisiana, on Wednesday, July 25th, 2012.

A lunch gathering will be held at noon in the fellowship

hall, on the premises, and at 1PM the funeral will be held

in the church. After the funeral, the interrment will be

in Baton Rouge at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and

Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge,

LA, 70816. In lieu of flowers, donations would be

accepted for the AWANA Ministries at FBC of Plaquemine.

Pallbearers will be William Satterwhite, Hilton Guidry,

James Terry, Sean Champaigne, Dylan Whitney, and Travis Whitney. A Special thank you to Pastor Keith Horton, Belinda

Buquoi, Phoebe Terry, Dylan Whitney, and Travis Whitney,

for all of the loving support.