Henry "Hank" Lauve, Jr.

Henry Edward “Hank” Lauve, Jr., passed peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 5:19 a.m.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Rosalie “Roe” Picard Lauve; his daughter April Lauve Walker (Benn); son Daniel Lauve (Susan); three grandchildren, Stacey Walker Boland (Justin), Amy Walker Head (Brian), Lauren Lauve Wellington Booth (Chad); and three great-grandchildren, Cameron Wellington, Meghan Wellington, and Jack Boland. He also leaves behind his sister Patricia Lauve Ward (Jeff); as well as a large extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Edward Lauve and Rena Wagar Lauve; and his sisters Lydia Lauve Kass and her husband Edward, Mildred Lauve Falgout and her husband Bobby, and Joyce Lauve Evans and her husband Gerald; as well as his half-brothers Judge Wallace LeBrun and his wife Dot, and Dr. Raymond Schneider and his wife Elaine.

Hank served in the United States Navy on the flight deck of the USS Hancock. After his military service, he enjoyed working as a barber alongside his father for several years. He then worked for Jefferson Door Company as shop superintendent for over 30 years. He and Roe traveled the world together and were best friends and lifelong loves. Hank was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother and he will be missed dearly.  He was a resident of The Blake in Biloxi, MS, and the family wishes to thank them, and Notre Dame Hospice, for their excellent care.

There will be a private burial at the Veterans Cemetery in Biloxi and a celebration of his life will be held at a future date.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.