Rhionell Payadue, Sr.

Rhionell “Lattie Boy” Payadue, Sr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the age of 90. He was a native of Westwego, LA, former resident of Houston, TX and currently residing in Marrero, LA. Rhionell received his education in the states of New York and Louisiana. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War until he was honorably discharged with the medal of Purple Heart. Lattie Boy, as he was known to most, was a former employee at Avondale Shipyard. Beloved husband of the love of his life, Inez Cuillier Payadue. Devoted father of Patricia (James) Metoyer, Rhionell (Kathleen) Payadue Jr., Denise (Byron) Adams, Collette (Gerald) Duckett, and Warren (Shelley) Payadue. Grandfather of Javits Metoyer, Bronis Metoyer (James) Wilson, Andree’ Pickens (Victor) Houston, Rhionell “Trey” Payadue III, Courtney Robinson, Megan Payadue, Kimberly Robinson, Jade Payadue (Jamaal) Sutherland, Gerald Duckett Jr. and great grandchild, Christopher Metoyer. Son of the late Sarah Fazande and Victor Payadue. Brother of the late Lois Marshall, Marth Ann (the late Herman) Tross, Curtis (Jaqueline) Payadue, Alwyn (the late Velma) Payadue, Raymond Payadue and Sylvan (the late Thelma) Gross. Devoted friend of Eloise Webb, Norman “Bill” Robinson, and Bro. August Daggs. Brother-in-law of Rosalie (the late George) Williams, Yvonne Scieneaux, Delores Cuillier, and the late Irma Wilson, Raymond Cuillier, Henry Cuillier, and Anthony (Lorrainer) Cuillier.  Rhionell is also survived by his devoted caregiver Tiffiney Hensley, 9 other great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren, other relatives and friends. Expressions of gratitude are extended to the Veterans Affairs Medical Centers of New Orleans, LA and Houston, TX, Guardian Angel Hospice Care and other Personal Care Givers. Private Graveside Service will be held at Restlawn Park Cemetery, Avondale, LA  Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA 70053  To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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