Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Brian Robisheaux: 9/11 memorial

(Also see notable teen death from 9/11/2004: Lindsay Miller)

Brian David Robisheaux, an 18-year-old from Gulfport, died Sept. 11, 2007.

He graduated in 2006 with honors from the Youth Challenge Program of Louisiana, and was employed by Cajun Cutters Lawn Care Service, owned and operated by his father, David Robisheaux.

Brian loved the outdoors, especially riding dirt bikes and four-wheelers. He loved spending time with his nieces and nephews -- Devondrick, Ashton, Ashlyn, Jada and Spencer.

Brian was preceded in death by maternal grandparents William “Bill” Williams and Bettie Barnes Williams, and uncle Rufus Hill.

Brian was the beloved son of David Peter Robisheaux and wife Donna, and Jean Williams Bagwell and husband Royce. He is also survived by sister Rachel Lewis and husband Damondrick; brother Bryce Robisheaux; stepbrother Brandon Cooper and wife Samantha.

Other family survivors include paternal grandparents Solly “Jack” and June Robisheaux; step-grandmother Sheryl Cooper; step-grandparents Donald Cooper and wife Charlotte; uncles Solly Robisheaux and wife Patricia, Jeri Williams, and Joe Tom Williams and wife Leah; aunts Beth Robisheaux Holley and husband Jerry “Randy”, Mary Robisheaux Hill, Lou Malbrough and husband Melvin, Bridgette Basas and husband Julio; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service was held in Youngsville, La., and was handled by Riemann Family Funeral Homes, 11280 Three Rivers Road Chapel, Gulfport.

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