Alward Jerome Wilson

He was the father of Lucinda Ragas (Gene), Alward Wilson Jr. (Amy), Jonathan Wilson Sr. (Marie), and Paula Wilson, as well as the late Agnes Marcainte and Esther Wilson; grandfather of Jessica Landry (Dudley), Haley Ragas, Crystal Davis, James Wilson (Jessica), John Wilson, Dakota Billiot (David), Alexis Morris, Grace Campbell, Madeleine Campbell, Jeremy Sylve (Kayla), Cassie Tinson (Trent), Tyler Sylve, Jardin Dugan (Chase), Bobby Barthelemy (Jasmine), Alexandra Marcainte (Isaih), Alyssa Williamson (Jeremy), Sean Wilson (Haley), Jonathan Wilson Jr., and Derrielle Williamson; Son of the late Agnes Wilson and Jerry Sylve; Brother of the late Justin Trahan (Olivia), Mable Trahan, Olga Ancar (Manuel), and Marion Sylve Rogers; brother-in-law of Eva Ruth Phillips, and Pauline Alice Sylve (the late Chimas), as well as the late Morris Bartholomew, and Anthony Barthelemy (Amanda); Special family of Rev. Danny and Carolyn McVay, Micara and the late Adam McVay, and Byron St. Ann; Godfather of Rodney Bartholomew, Kristine Henry, Freddie Duplessis, Vanessa Sylve, Satina McCormick and Charlette Chaney; Father figure to Joel Gonzales. He is also survived by his significant other, Carolyn Sylve, as well as a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was a native of Dulac, LA, and a long time resident of Port Sulphur. He spent most of his life working on boats, whether a tug boat or fishing boat, he was always at home on the water. He managed the Happy Jack Marina for many years, allowing him to build relationships with people from across Louisiana. He will be remembered for his talent in growing an amazing garden every year, supplying the family, and friends, with vegetables. As a matter of fact he had his garden and several other gardens wherever he could find good ground. He loved to sing. He spent many hours practicing with the band and recording in the studio. As a matter of fact, he created two albums with the Treater Band that we will enjoy listening to for years to come. We also enjoyed his birthday serenades on our birthdays, but we particularly loved his rendition of "Rose Colored Glasses." He passed onto his children and grandchildren the love of fishing, hunting and gardening, as well as the ability to work hard at whatever they do.

A funeral service will be held at River of Life Ministries in Port Sulphur on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. Interment will be in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery in Belle Chasse. Express condolences at westsideleitzeagan.com.