Lawrence Larry Anthony Rayon, Jr.

Lawrence "Larry" Anthony Rayon, Jr., 74, of Lake Charles, La died at 5:30 AM on Sunday, May 27, 2012 in his residence.

Mr. Rayon was born August 30, 1937 in Rayne, LA and was a 1956 graduate of LaGrange High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy Reserve for eight years. He worked at Crescent Hardwood in New Orleans for three years and was the co-owner and operator, with L. A. Rayon, Sr., of Rayon's Wood Floors for over sixty years. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and made Cursillo #69. Mr. Rayon was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking, and was in the process of restoring a 1986 Chevy C-10. He was actively involved with his high school reunions and was a past member of the Homebuilder's Association. He loved spending time with his family and was always helping others in need.

Mr. Rayon is survived by his children, Randy Rayon and wife Karen of Lake Charles, and Angie Duhon and husband Gary of Lake Charles; step-children, Michael Joseph Miller, Sr. of Lake Charles and Lance Miller and wife Denise of Sulphur; sister, Carol Rayon Daigle and husband Larry of Lake Charles; brother, John David Rayon and wife Kathy of Livingston, TX; sister-in-law, Ima Marie Rachel; grandchildren, Michael Paul Miller, Ashley Rayon, Elaina Navarre, Callie Stanley, Danielle Francis, Dustin Rayon, Devon Duhon, Michael Joseph Miller, Jr., Dylan Duhon, and Allie Miller; and great-grandchildren, Brooke, Luke, Taylor, Kaylin, Dylan, Klare, AnnMarie, and Aubrey Jane.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Alberta Bertrand Rayon; his parents, Lawrence Rayon, Sr. and Lula Touchet Rayon; and nephew, Joshua Bryan Daigle.

His funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Father Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Tuesday from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a rosary at 6:30 PM. Visitation will continue on Wednesday at the funeral home from 8:00 AM to 10:40 AM.