Wilson J. Vicknair Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Wilson J. Vicknair, 87 of Reserve, beloved husband of 62 years to Loyce Ann Brack Vicknair, passed away on April 3rd, 2020 in Reserve, LA. Wilson was born in Reserve to the late Mederic Vicknair, Sr. and Marie Vicknair on July 9th,1932. Wilson is preceded in death by his infant daughter Bridget Lorraine, daughter Karen Kate Vicknair Weber (Ronald), and siblings Josephine V. Millet (Junius), Mederic “Pap” Vicknair, Rodney Vicknair (Ruby/Edith), Nelson Vicknair (Mary Anna), and grandson David Scioneaux, Jr. (Amanda). Wilson is survived by his loving wife, Loyce Ann Brack Vicknair and daughters, Sonya V. Ocmand (Joel) and Valerie V. Scioneaux (David). Grandchildren Julie, Joel Jr. (Jennifer), Jared (Lauren) Ocmand, Ashley Weber, and Lacie Louque (Kevin). Great Grandchildren Cameron Scioneaux, Brianna Louque, Benton Ocmand, Savannah Louque and Emersyn Ocmand. Siblings Robert Vicknair (Penny) and Ida Wilson (Jerry). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. He proudly served his country as a Cpl. in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation after many years of service. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed raising and training rabbit dogs. He loved his Riverside Academy Rebels football and enjoyed everything LSU and held game watching parties wearing his lucky Gold Feet. During retirement he enjoyed the benefits of gardening and provided family, neighbors and friends with his bountiful supply. He was an excellent cook and provided many organizations with fund raising meals. He became the head cook at home during retirement. He was a quiet man who loved enjoying life to the fullest every weekend. Special thanks and much appreciation from the family to Roxanna Weber Munsch for all of her support and care, as well as, Anne Marie and the staff at Notre Dame Hospice. As a result of present circumstances the funeral and committal services at St. Peter Cemetery are private, but our community of friends are important to us. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date for family and friends. Please consider sharing your thoughts, favorite memory or condolences on Wilson’s online guestbook at www.milletguidry.com.

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Wilson J. Vicknair

July 9, 1932 - April 3, 2020