Kernest J. Lanoux, Jr. "Boo"

Kernest J. Lanoux, Jr. “Boo”, passed away May 2, 2024, at his residence in Gonzales, LA. He was born on April 30, 1943, in Dutchtown.

He served our country in the United States Navy and served in the Submarine Corps during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  He was a lifetime member of the American Legion.

Kernest is survived by his wife of 55 years, Donna Stewart Lanoux; son, Kernest “Doodie” Lanoux and wife, Melissa Babin Lanoux; grandchildren, Trey Lanoux and wife, Savanna and Courtney Lanoux and boyfriend, Alex Waguespack; great-grandchild, Kingslee Lanoux; and brothers-in-law, Thomas Stewart and Kim Stewart.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ruby Fredericks Lanoux and Kernest John Lanoux, Sr.; and sister, Virginia Ratcliff.

Visitation will be at Ascension Funeral Home in Gonzales, Monday, May 6, 2024, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. Tuesday from 9:00am until 11:00am. Burial will follow at Prairieville Cemetery.