John Joseph Delaune, Sr., 79, of Pride, LA passed away peacefully on October 2, 2022 at Clarity Hospice with his family around him. John worked for EBRP school board maintenance for 33 years. He was an avid outdoorsman. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Zachary and above all he loved family gatherings. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Susie McLin Delaune; daughter, Carolyn Delaune Whetstone and husband Billy; son, John Jr. and wife Stacey; 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Sidney “Babe” and Julienne Delaune; sisters, Mable Bailey, Grace Gros, Marcell Acosta, Ethel Hebert, Mildred Foret; brothers, John “Junior”, Merlin, Morris, and Clement Delaune. At his request his ashes will be scattered in the bayou near his childhood home.