John A. Courouleau Jr.

September 19, 1933 - January 14, 2021

John, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was a longtime resident of Independence, LA. John was a parishioner of St. Margaret Catholic Church. He was also an extremely active member of the Knights of Columbus for 18 years. He was a hard worker who dedicated 33 years working for Entergy. John enjoyed travelling the world with his wife and had a knack for cooking. He loved to feed people and was active in all of the KC's cookouts. John was an outgoing, kind, and friendly man who will be deeply missed. John is survived by his daughter, Susan Keener (Dwight); sons, John A. Courouleau III (Diane), James Courouleau (Cathy Lee); sisters, Jeanette Childs, June Welbourne, Jaydeen Giannoble, Jeanie Rakocy; brother, Jules "Al" Courouleau; grandchildren, Ashley Wetzel (Brian), William Clarke, Jeffrey Courouleau, Trevor Courouleau, Michael Courouleau, Nicole Bordelon (Paul); and great- grandchildren, Devin Grines, Brooke Wetzel, Briton Bordelon, Briley Bordelon, Tegan Clarke, Britton Clarke, Nate Clarke, Aven Clarke, Levi Courouleau, and Avery Courouleau. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eva B. Courouleau; parents, Hazel and John Courouleau Sr.; sisters, Janice Stortz and Debbie Miller; and an infant sister. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, 12012 Hwy 190 W. Hammond, LA 70401, on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Fr. Brad Doyle will officiate and interment will follow in St. Margaret Catholic Church Cemetery.