Shreveport, LA
L.T. Cohen, 89, of Shreveport, LA passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6th, 2012, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on June 7th, 1922, in Waco, TX and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He came to Shreveport in 1954, as an Optician and Manager of Bausch and Lomb, Inc. and later retired from Bearing Service & Supply. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, Joppa Lodge 362, Knoble El Karubah Shriner, Mithra Grotto the Clown Greeters, and Past Amigos. He was also a member of the North Shreveport Lions Club, past member of Kiwanis Club, and longtime member of Trinity Heights Baptist Church.
L.T. is preceded in death by his wife, Patsy; parents, William Henry Cohen, Sr. and Artie Delena Cohen, three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Rushing and husband, Terry and step-daughter, Ginger Hargraves, all of Shreveport; grandchildren, Amanda Bahm, Clinton Rushing and wife, Kellie, Laura Potter and husband, Tristan, Leslie Auvil, Lake Auvil, and Sabra Rushing; four great-grandchildren; and many loving friends.
Visitation will be on Monday, January 9th from 6-8 p.m. at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be held on Tuesday, January 10th at 2:00 p.m., also at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Riley, Associate Pastor of Trinity Heights, officiating.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Julie and Cindy with STAT Home Health, Marnie and the staff of St. Joseph’s Hospice, Dr. Cassiere and The North Highland’s Methodist Wheelchair Ramp Ministry.
Pallbearers are Gary Rushing, Steve Auvil, Garland Vines, Thomas Rushing, Mitchell Vines, and grandson, Lake Auvil. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Masonic Joppa Lodge 362 and grandson, Clinton Rushing.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to Shriner’s Hospital.
You may offer condolences and sign the on-line guest book by visiting www.centuriesmemorialfh.com.
Centuries Memorial Funeral Home
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