Nelson Lavergne, Sr., age 73, of Basile, La., died Monday, March 2, 2009, at Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette, La. .

He is survived by his wife Edna (Roberts) Lavergne of Basile, La.

Two Daughters, Sandra Marie Turner & Lonnie of Austin, Texas Barbara Ann (L.) Sonnier & Derrick of Avon, Ohio

Five Sons, Nelson Lavergne, Jr. & Jacqueline of Beaumont, Texas Calvin Lavergne & Johnnie of Beaumont, Texas Rayfield Lavergne & Deloris "Maxine" of Basile, La. Kenneth Lavergne & Trish of Lake Charles, La. Michael Lavergne & Tracie of Basile, La.

One Sister, Ethel Jean Esprit of Cheek, Texas Special Sister, Nola Matthews of Jennings, La.

Two Brothers, Arnoe Lavan of Cheek, Texas Morgan Lavergne of Cheek, Texas

Ninteen grandchildren Ten great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Parents, Joe & Edna Guillory Lavergne; Sister, Adeline Westbrook; Brother, Harrison Lavergne.

Visitation is from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Friday, March 6, 2009 with a rosary @ 7:00 PM at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Basile. Reopen at 8:00 AM Sat. Funeral service will be at Assumption Catholic Church at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 7, 2009 . Burial to follow in Ceasar Cemetery in Basile, La. Quirk & Son Funeral Home, 2916 W. Stagg Street of Basile is in charge of arrangements.