Lawrence Vincent Godeaux, Sr., 79, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on July 20, 2026. He was born on August 15, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Lawrence and Marie Godeaux. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Mr. Godeaux served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and later worked as a mechanical engineer for ExxonMobil for over 30 years, retiring in 2001. He was an active member of St. George Catholic Church in Baton Rouge and enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Godeaux; his son, Lawrence Vincent Godeaux, Jr.; his daughter, Anne Godeaux Smith; and five grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held at St. George Catholic Church on July 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with burial at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
