John “Wayne” Sheets was born September 17, 1946 in St. Amant, Louisiana and passed away from Alzheimer’s disease on Friday, August 16 at the age of 77 at the Francois Bend Senior Living Home in Gonzales, Louisiana. Wayne was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He graduated from St. Amant High School and attended Southeastern University where he earned a degree in accounting. Shortly after graduation, he became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and had a successful practice in Gonzales for 40 years. Viewing will be Tuesday, August 20 at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church and will continue until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Wayne is predeceased by his first wife, Lura Boudreaux Sheets. He is survived by his children and spouses: Rae Belleu (Bill), Rani Coleman (Flint), Andy Sheets (Christy), Fran DuBois (Toby) and his grandchildren: Trey Belleu (Michelle), Sophia B. Hilbun (Landon), Audrey Belleu, Maddie C. Williams (Jacob), Eli Coleman (Julie), Ella Sheets, Grace Sheets, Lilly Sheets, Josie DuBois, Demi DuBois and Sam DuBois. He is also survived by his wife Sue Babin Sheets and their children: Paula Roussel Crowe (Glenn) and Ryan Roussel (Laura), his brother Harold Sheets, his sister Karen Lambert (Ronnie), his sister-in-law Gail Sheets, 3 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Gussie and Gervis Sheets, his brother Ken Sheets, his sister Linda Sheets and his sister-in-law June Sheets. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers during this difficult time. Special thanks to the staff at Cardinal Hospice, especially Nurse Callie Templet and the staff at Francois Bend.
Obituary for John “Wayne” Sheets 2024
