Byron Michael Glapion, Sr. August 5, 1946 – June 1, 2018 Mass of Christian Burial for Byron Michael Glapion, age 71, of Carriere, MS, who passed away Friday, June 1, 2018, will be held Thursday, June 7, 2018, at 11:00 am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Visitation will be Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Burial will be in Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home.
Rev. … Read More » Bernard Papania, Jr. will officiate the service. Byron was born in New Orleans, LA on August 5, 1946 to the union of the late Mr. Lawrence Glapion, Sr. and Mrs. Millie Parker Glapion.
He was married to Joann Scott Glapion. He attended George Washington Carver High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 19. During his time in the U.S. Marine Corps he served in the Vietnam War and was awarded 2 Purple Hearts, a Vietnamese Service Medal, a Vietnam Campaign Medal, a National Defense Service Medal, a Presidential Unit Citation, a Good Conduct Medal.
At the conclusion of his military service; Byron began a life-long career in law enforcement. He retired from the Louisiana Civil Service Division as the Chief of Police for Delgado Community College. Following retirement, he fulfilled his dream of moving to Mississippi to be closer to his siblings and live in the small tranquil country town of Carriere.
Byron was a devoted husband and father who was loved and respected by all who knew him. He spent most of his time outdoors tending to his land improving his quality of life. He loved to go on fishing excursions with his brothers and nephews.
He couldn’t wait to return to brag about the day’s catch. He was kind-hearted, genuine and always willing to do whatever he could in the service of others in need. Many people would describe him as the best man they knew.
He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Myra Glapion, son Joseph Bridgewater Jr., brothers Lawrence Glapion Jr. and Kent Glapion Sr., sisters Joyce Ware and Brenda Lewis, mother-in-law Roslyn Scott, sister-in-law Sandra Scott, brothers-in law Michael Richardson Sr., Julius Scott (Ali), Curtis Scott Sr. (Simone), Julie Furigay (Marc), Jay Scott, his grandchildren Adasha Vallery, Kori Glapion, Kodi Glapion, great-granddaughter Jadore Wilhike, his best friend Randy Sartin, a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was proceeded in death by his father Lawrence Glapion, Sr., mother Millie Parker Glapion, son Byron Glapion Jr., brothers Melvin Glapion Sr.(Dorothy), Errol Glapion Sr., Elliott Glapion (Arthemese) and sisters Lynn Ard and Estelle Barra. In lieu of flowers, masses may be made in memory of Byron.
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