Obituary of Laymon O'Neal Moutardier

He was a devoted family man who spent his life taking care of those he loved. Bedford Laymon ONeal Moutardier, 79, of Butterfly Lane in Bedford, died at 9:30 pm on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at his residence. Born October 14, 1924 in Aneta, Kentucky, he was the son of Louis and Nancy Moutardier. He married his sweetheart, Margaret Williams on January 5, 1946 and she survives. He volunteered for the military at the age of seventeen and served in the Navy during WW II. He was a member of the Old Union Christian Church and was a witness and comfort to his family and friends during his illness. He loved the outdoors, especially during the spring when the trees and flowers were in bloom. He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Margaret, together with their six daughters, Patsy Craig and her husband, Albert, Judy Cooper, Sherry Todd and her husband, Larry, Dolly Blackburn and her husband, Jeff, Nancy Meadows and her husband, Tevin, Tammie Cook and her husband, Craig; one son, Rick Moutardier and his wife, Ellen; eighteen grandchildren, Valerie Umphress, Rhea Jackson, Katie Craig, Darren Cooper, Lacie McFadden, Chris Todd, Jamie Todd, Corey Blackburn, Emily Blackburn, Jessica Johnson, Jaylyn Meadows, Jesse Cook, Taylor Cook, Carey Cook, Thomas Cook, Ryan Moutardier, Curt Moutardier and Kent Moutardier; fourteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Pauline Simmons and Delores Cook of Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings. After a lifetime of hard work, he will be remembered most for his love for his family. The little ones were drawn to him by his quiet and gentle manner. He loved babies and would always take them out to see the moon and stars. And if they happened to get their shoes muddy, hed have them cleaned and ready before Sunday School. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 12th from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Andy Hudelson officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Union Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, June 11th and from 12:00 noon until the hour of service on Saturday, June 12th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. He will be deeply missed, but we take comfort in having been loved by such a kind, wise and generous man.