Thomas Michael Jourdan's Obituary
Thomas Michael Jourdan passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 in Covington, LA. He was born on September 22, 1957 in New Orleans, LA to the late Robert F. Jourdan and Edith Lashley Jourdan.
Tommy was married to his beloved wife, Carol Sehlinger Jourdan, for 38 years. He was the loving father of Michelle J. Delatte (Travis “T-Bo”) and Nicole J. Stanga (Wendall Jr. “Buster”). Tommy was the proud grandfather of Landon and Brian Delatte, and Nathan and Layla Stanga. He was the brother of Jean J. Martinez (Javier), Robert “Skipper” Jourdan (Marsha), and the late Patricia J. Trauth. Tommy is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Tommy was a valued employee of Automatic Door Systems, Mandeville, LA for over 30 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and passed his love of the outdoors to his family. Tommy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He will be dearly missed.
The family offers their deepest thanks to Dr. Saux and his staff at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Liturgy of the Word at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:00 AM until service time. Interment will follow the service at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Covington, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, www marybird.org, (985) 875-2234. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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