Merlyn F. Lormand

Merlyn F. Lormand, 86, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 in the comfort of his home.

Mr. Lormand was born in Morse, LA and has lived nearly seventy years in Lake Charles. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II, having sailed through the North Atlantic to Hull England, delivering supplies during the Battle of the Bulge. He also traveled through the Pacific, through China, to former Palestine when the Korean Conflict began. Mr. Lormand worked his younger years as a Barber. He retired a machinist after twenty-five years of service, having worked primarily for local refineries as a contract machinist. He was very well respected by countless allies in his industry, a specialist in his field, only called upon for projects requiring the highest level of expertise. He will be most remembered for his knowledge, wisdom, perfection. He took great pride in instilling superior thought processes and critical thinking in his children from early childhood. Mr. Lormand was an avid reader, who also enjoyed fishing, shrimping, vegetable and flower gardening. His greatest fulfillment was found in church and in tithing. He was an active member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God of Lake Charles and the Young at Heart.

He leaves to honor his memory, his loving wife of sixty-five years, Betty Faulk Lormand of Lake Charles; four children, Brenda Lormand Underwood and husband Terry of Westlake, Ronald Lane Lormand and wife Jennifer, John Edward Lormand and James Patrick Lormand and wife Rebecca, all of Lake Charles; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; three brothers, Newton Lormand of Baton Rouge, James Lormand and Rufus Rookie Lormand of Scott, LA and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Beulah Mauboules Lormand and a great-grandson, Hayden Underwood.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 03, 2013 at Glad Tidings Assembly of God under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Reverends James Patrick Lormand, Ryan Barnett and Gary Evers will officiate. Interment will follow in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation Friday will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM in the funeral home. Visitation Saturday will be from 9:00 AM until the time of service in the church.

Memorial donations may be made to Larry and Rhonda Allen, Assembly of God Missionaries to Zimbabwe, 3400 Texas Street, Lake Charles, LA 70607.