Larry Stephen Songy Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Larry Stephen Songy, age 54 of Gulfport, MS passed away August 18, 2018 at home after a lengthy illness. Mr. Songy was born in Lutcher, Louisiana, June 10, 1964. He graduated from Tara High School, moved to Atlanta, GA and worked as a paralegal. He eventually moved from Georgia back to Louisiana, then Gulfport, MS. He loved to cook, host Christmas and New Year parties for his friends. He also had a great compassion for his animals through his life. Larry is survived by his parents, Lawrence & Evelyn Songy of Jayess, MS, his sister Cindy Hynote (Nick Hynote) of Camilla, GA, his sister Julie Songy (Tommy Franklin) of Addis, LA, and longtime friend of Larry’s and family, Todd Pridgen. Larry’s Uncles and Aunts: Richard & Gena Songy, Kenneth & Sheri Songy, Sammy & Dot Miano, Gerald (preceded) & Rose Songy, Frances Toland, Herbert & Sandy Cortez, and Victor Cortez, Jr. Larry’s Nephews & Nieces: Lance Songy, Spencer Smith, Hoyt Smith, Colin Songy, Theresa Franklin, Jessie Franklin and Thomas Franklin. Preceded in death is his grandparents Antoine & Pennie Songy, Victor & Aurelie Cortez, nephew Terrance Songy, Uncle: Richard “Sonny” Cortez, Aunts: Barbara Cortez, Juliet Cortez Michel, and Victoria Cortez Donley. Larry is loved by many and will be missed. The Family of Larry Stephen Songy wishes to thank Notre Dame Hospice Care. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, 2806 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Following the visitation a graveside service will be held at St. Peter Cemetery, 1550 Hwy 44, Reserve, LA at 11:30 a.m.

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Larry Stephen Songy

June 10, 1964 - August 18, 2018