Larry J. 'Tope' Huval, Sr.

Cecilia - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, January 23, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia for Larry J. "Tope" Huval, Sr., 69, who passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 9:00 am on Sunday and will continue on Monday until 10:30 am. A eulogy will be said at 6:30 pm on Sunday followed by the rosary at 7:00 pm. Rev. Neil Pettit will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Scriptures will be read by Shally LeBlanc and Russ Croley. Gift bearers will be Jake Huval and Jaxon Taylor. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Cecilia. Larry, better known as "Tope" was a proud veteran of the United States Army, receiving a National Defense Service medal and a Good Conduct medal. He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad and was a manager of Piggly Wiggly for over 23 years. Tope enjoyed to hunt, drink a cold Coors Light and tell stories. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his prize possessions, his great grandsons, Jaxon and Knox. He was a kind and generous soul. Tope was a man of few words, but when he did speak it stuck with you. He truly was a prince among men. Tope will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. The family would also like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at UHC for their exemplary service and compassion. He is survived by his loving spouse of 47 years, Glenda Latiolais Huval; son, Larry "Toby" J. Huval, Jr.; daughter, Sandy Huval Devillier; grandchildren, Abbie LeBlanc Taylor and spouse Joseph, Chynna Huval, Jake Huval, and Anzley Savoy; great-grandsons, Jaxon Taylor and Knox Taylor; father, Issac "Bin" Huval; brothers, Tom Huval and wife Nellie, Irving "Red" Huval and wife Betty, Dale Huval and wife Melba, and Ike Huval; and sisters, Dolly Usie, Mary Croley and husband Russ, Margaret LeBlanc and husband Dutz, Anne "Shougah" Huval, and Shally LeBlanc and husband Johnny. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clorine "Pue" Hebert Huval. Pallbearers will be Tom Huval, Irving "Red" Huval, Dale Huval, Ike Huval, Daniel Usie, and Jamie Devillier. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Huval, Francis Huval, Selleck LeBlanc, Jed Huval, and Tyson Huval. Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia, 2238 Bushville Hwy., Cecilia, LA 70521, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.