Junius Barrilleaux Obituary

Junius “Jay� Barrilleaux, 84, passed away February 14, 2010 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born November 10, 1925 in Donner, Louisiana to Maurice C. and Edna (Louviere) Barrilleaux, who preceded him in death. Jay graduated from Morgan City High school, Morgan City, Louisiana. He graduated from Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Fort Riley Kansas and earned his Bachelors degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He served his country for 25 years in the U.S. Army. He retired as a Lt. Col. and was proud to have served in three wars, World War II, the Korean Conflict and in Vietnam. Jay married Jacqueline (Jackie) Read on August 6, 1955 in LaRochelle, France where he was stationed. They had two children, Jayne and Jim. Jay was an active member of Colorado Springs Masonic Lodge #76 A.F.&A.M., which he served as Worshipful Master in 1985. He was also a member of Al Kaly Shriners, a Life Member of Southern Colorado Consistory, Memorial Lodge #2 and York Rite Bodies. He was a long time member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. He loved working with children and his involvement with the Shriners allowed him to do this. Jay loved to travel with his wife and spend time gardening at home. Jay is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Jackie Barrilleaux; his daughter, Jayne and husband John Gnadt of Highlands Ranch; and his son, Jim Barrilleaux of Austin, Texas; and one sister, Odelia Thibodaux of Orange, Texas. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Marjorie Streva and Amelia Clements. Visitation will be Friday, February 19, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Swan Law Funeral Directors. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 2111 Carlton Avenue, Colorado Springs. Private interment will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado. Memorial contributions may be made in Jay's name to the Al Kaly Shriners or St. Paul's United Methodist Church.