Ralph Lacey Agee Jr.'s Obituary
Ralph Lacey Agee, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at the age of 72 after an arduous battle with cancer.
Ralph was totally devoted to his beloved Wife of 47 years, Shelby Moody Agee, and a loving and cherished Father to his Daughter Tiche Agee Bodet (Chris) and his Son Raymond Trea Agee. He is the eldest Son of Kathleen Marjorie Reeves Agee and the late Ralph Lacey Agee; Brother of Ricky, Randy, and Robert Agee and Kathe Agee Burgess; Grandfather of Christopher Bodet, Jr. and Logan Marie Bodet.
After playing college football at Louisiana State University in 1962-63, Mr. Agee joined the U.S. Navy in lieu of the draft. Ralph was a 4 year Veteran of the Navy and is a "Plank Owner" of the USS Josephus Daniels DLG-27 commissioned May 8, 1965. After his service, Ralph married Shelby and spent nearly 50 years of their adult life as residents of Jefferson Parish. Ralph was a lifelong avid fan of LSU Baseball and Football.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering on Friday, December 4, 2015, at the Williams Boulevard Baptist Church, 3000 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA 70065, in the Special Ministries building behind the Church on Idaho Ave., with visitation from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
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