Lugene Searls

Lugene Searls, a native of Nassau County New York, a resident of New Orleans and Avondale LA, transitioned from this life on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at his home in Avondale at the age of 69. Lugene was a very active and devoted member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He was an extremely devoted Father; and, a very good provider for his home. He was also well known within the Community by extending a “helping hand” to many that were destitute. After his retirement from the Commissary, as a certified meat-cutter, for more than 20 years at the Naval Support Activity (NSA) in New Orleans, he started his own Construction business – Searls Enterprises, LLC where he was the sole-proprietor. He was a very talented and gifted man with various skills/trades; however, his most crowning trade was that of serving God. Deacon Searls, as he was affectionately known, ministered to everyone; and, he was an inspiration to many. Lugene was preceded in death by his parents: Eugene Searls, Jr., Mary Cooley Searls, and Helen Searls Smith (Momma Helen); his siblings Rosemary, Johnnie Searls, Aaron Searls and Yvonne Searls Islam. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Dorothy M. Lewis-Searls, a devoted son, Robert C. Searls Sr (Elnora), a daughter, Angrid Belton, his grandchildren Henry Searls (Shiyecca), Christopher Searls, and Robert C. Searls, Jr., two great grandchildren, Cade Leigha and Andrew Jamal, Goddaughters, Vada Willingham and Drenica Pinkins, three (3) brothers, four (sisters) and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastors, officers and members of Shiloh Baptist Church, Greater Mt. Calvary Church, Second St. John Missionary Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are cordially invited to attend the Funeral Service at Shiloh Baptist Church, 723 Magellan St, Gretna LA on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 10:00am. Visitation will be from 8:00am until service time. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery – Avondale LA Arrangements entrusted to Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.