Averist "Bone" Armelin

The Life of Averist Armelin will be celebrated during a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, August 8, 2015, 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Baldwin, LA. Viewing will begin at 9:00 AM and continue until the time of service at the church. The rosary will be prayed at 10:00 AM. Fr. Sonnier will be the celebrant.

He will be interred in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church cemetery.

Musical selections will be provided by Brenda Hatcherson Prejean and Patsy Jones.

Averist Armelin went on to eternal rest on August 1, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. He was 54 years old. Averist was the son of the late Julian Armelin and Lillie Gabriel. He was a native and resident of Baldwin, LA and was educated in the St. Mary Parish School System. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.

Left to cherish fond memories is his loving companion, Latasha Burden, Baldwin, LA; three sons Averine Henry, Franklin, LA, Everist Francis, Four Corners, LA, Devonte Burden, Ashton, LA; one sister, Judy (Donald) Rideaux, Baldwin, LA, two brothers, Anthony Armelin, New Iberia, LA, Wayne Armelin, Jeanerette, LA; also two aunts, Joyce Rainey and Theresa Rubin, one uncle, Clarence Griffin, Sr., a very devoted and loyal niece, Shira Rideaux, a very devoted step-niece, Quantaneka Burden, eight grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Averist was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Kedrin Guilbeau.

Active Pallbearers will be Wayne Armelin, Sr., Douglas Caesar, Jr., Mitchell Hudson, Antonio Campbell, Dandrick Jack, and Renee Fleming.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Anthony Armelin, Wayne Armelin, Jr., Kendrick Mitchell, Averine Henry, Everist Francis, Tony Rideaux, and Devante Burden.

You may express personal condolences online at www.mkdixonfh.com.

MK DIXON Funeral Home, 337.940.9253, 211 Main Street, Baldwin, LA 70514 is in charge of final arrangements.