Robert Charles Monlezun, Sr.'s Obituary
Robert Charles Monlezun, Sr. went home to the Lord on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, with the love of his life, Geneva Carter-Monlezun, at his side. Robert was born on August 12, 1946.
Robert was a 1965 graduate of Covington High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1973 and was in Vietnam, after which he returned to school and earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Southeastern University. A short time later, Robert earned a B.S.N. from Southeastern University and was a registered nurse at East Jefferson Hospital for 26 years. He retired in December of 2013.
He leaves behind one son, Robert Jr., his daughter-in-law, Alicia and grandchildren Hannah Elizabeth, Colton Jacob and Elana Catherine Monlezun. Robert is also survived by two sisters, Dolores M. Schech (husband, Willo) and Beverly M. R. Kiefer (husband, Hodge); two brothers, his twin Roger L. Monlezun (wife, Jane) and Theophile J. Monlezun, Jr.; his father-in-law, Fonnie A. Carter; and brother-in-law, John B. Carter and numerous nieces and nephews who loved him very much. Robert was predeceased by his mother, Edna Glockner Monlezun and father, Theophile J. Monlezun, Sr.; brothers, Joseph and Victor; sisters, Lucie M. Jenkins and Ruth M. Duet.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 2:45 PM with visitation on Saturday beginning at 1:30 PM. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mr. Monlezun to be made to St. Tammany Parish Hospital Hospice. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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