John Drew Vicknair

May 30, 1946 - February 2, 2019

John Drew Vicknair passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the age of 72. He was a native and lifelong resident of Reserve, LA. Drew coached little league baseball and pee wee football for many years. He loved family gatherings, hunting, fishing, catching up with old friends, and watching his nephews play ball. Above all he was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed. Beloved husband of almost 50 years to Brenda Wright Vicknair. Loving father of Jaime Vicknair and Kelly Vicknair. Grandfather of Beaux Stone Vicknair. Son of the late Joseph Denis Vicknair and Justine Brady Vicknair. Brother of James Carroll Vicknair, Carl Vicknair, Peggy V. Teen, Love Joy V. Catoir, Anita Ann V. Abreo, Susan V. Kinney, Nancy V. Duhe and the late Joseph Denis “J.D.” Vicknair, Jr., Joseph Melvin Vicknair and Marie “Kit” V. Ducote. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and extended family, friends too numerous to count, and his beloved pet “Cayenne”. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nursing staff at St. James Hospital, Ochsner, and St. Catherine’s Hospice for the special care they gave for our loved one. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, 2806 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday, February 7, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Funeral Service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Peter Cemetery. To view or sign the online guest book, please visit www.milletguidry.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Perry’s Posse, Inc., P. O. Box 2853, Garyville, LA 78851.