Johnny Ray Acosta, SR

Johnny Ray Acosta Sr. – Born September 25th, 1947, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

He was a great man, husband, and father. He was hardworking and very determined, if he set his mind to it, he did it. He was a terrific mentor and friend to many. He was very reliable, if he said he was going to do it, you could count on it. He was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman and loved hunting and fishing all his life. He loved him some Trump and the United States of America. He was honest and straight forward, if you didn’t want to know how he felt, don’t ask him. But most of the time you didn’t have to ask, he told you anyway. If he wanted something and didn’t have it, he bought it, him and Windy was on a first name basis with UPS drivers. He loved to entertain everyone and was a fantastic cook. He was one of the best welders most have known, if it could be welded, he could weld it anywhere anytime. He worked hard and played harder and lived life to its fullest. He will truly be missed, but he will always live in our heart.

The family will be having a private memorial in Johnny’s memory.

Left to cherish a lifetime of memories;

His beloved Wife: Windy Stringer Acosta, married 38 years.

Children, Son: Johnny Ray Acosta Jr. wife Connie, Daughter: Ginger Ann Hoke; Grandchildren: Marshall Sehmann, wife Courtney, Jasmine Reiner, husband Brian, Madison Hoke, Kelsi McKown, husband Logan and soon to come baby Sophia, Johnny Ray Acosta III; and great grandchildren, Stella and Jackie Sehmann.

Preceded in death: By his Parents :Father: Honoré Acosta Sr. from Donaldsonville, Louisiana, Mother: Clara E. Acosta from Donaldsonville, Louisiana and his Siblings: Brother: Fred J. Acosta and Brother: Lawrence J. Acosta and  sister, Rose M. Carpenter.

Living Siblings: Sister: Brenda St. Romain, Brother: Ray Acosta, wife Linda,  Brother: Honoré Acosta Jr., wife Josette, Sister: Clara Leonard, husband Charles, Sister: Ethyl Cherry, Sister: Cindy Wilson husband David, and Sister: Debbie Westrup

 and Extended Family: LeeAnn Dunn, husband Brandon, son Mason, daughter Paislee, Brad Wilson, wife Mickey and daughter baby Ayla Brandy Dannehl, husband JR, son John (Trip), Brittney and daughter Shelby Christy Bratton, husband Mitch, sons Allen and Alex, daughter Angela Brian Santos, wife Julie

The family would like to thank everyone who took part in Johnny’s life. A special appreciation goes out to Compassus for all their time and commitment during this time. Special thanks to Lauren for being here in our final hours.