Lance Nelson Monk's Obituary
Lance Nelson Monk “Pepaw” arrived in Heaven, on the wings of a snow-white dove, April 17th 2019.
Born October, 13 1923 in Jena, LA to parents William Baxter Monk and Lena Nelson Monk.
US Marine Veteran of WWII (1942-1946) Technical Sargent, and Captain in the Korean War (1950-1952 US Army)
Pepaw loved to sing, talk history, and tell stories. He conquered life with vivaciousness, grace, and a smile. He always left you feeling his unconditional love. This gentle, loving, caring, and wonderful man has left a permanent mark, etched on all our hearts.
He was proceeded in death: by parents Baxter and Lena Monk, Sister Emma Jean, loving wife of 53 years Delenith Monk.
He is survived by: Companion and wife Verna Martin, Daughters, Ginger Kay and husband Gregory Baecker, Molly Jo and husband Bill McComas.
Grandchildren: Amber Kay and wife Melissa Baecker, Barbi Jo and husband Josh Smith, and Lance Kirby.
Great Grandchildren: Gauge Nelson and Layla Kay Kirby, (BB Blueberry) Jett Carter Smith (arrival soon)
Along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Those serving as Pallbearers will be: Chuck Brenaman, Milton Mitchell, Mike Mitchell, Heath West, Sonny West, Justin Dollar.
Honorary Pallbearer- Earl Mitchell
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 19, 2019 at 2:00PM in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Prewitt’s Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck.
Visitation will be held from 1:00PM until service time Friday in the Funeral Home.
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