David Andrews

David Granville Andrews, Jr., 92, a long-time resident of Bayou Vista, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

David was the son of David Granville Andrews, Sr. and Vera Sanders Andrews. He was born December 4, 1933 in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

David proudly served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1954 during the Korean Conflict. He spent time in Okinawa, Hawaii, and San Diego.

David married Leola Mae Adams, the love of his life, on October 29, 1961. They were married 63 years, until her passing in 2025. David was an unwavering and steadfast husband to Lola and together they created a warm and welcoming home, where they raised their five daughters.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by five daughters, Cindy Acosta (Wilson), Hope Andrews, Allie Andrews, Jan Andrews (Mike Wishkoski), and Missy Andrews; seven grandchildren, Courtney Hull (Brandon), Samantha Stewart (Andrew), Zoe Thames (Michael), Danielle Hickey (Shane), Luke Acosta (Anna Ratliff), Cole Acosta (Abbie), and Wyatt Andrews (Mallory Perry); 9 great-grandchildren, Alanna, Riley, Asher, Lola, Drew, Lainey, Jude, Ryder, Emery, and baby Acosta on the way; three siblings, Sarah Isabelle Percle, Myrtis Noble, and Betty Carol Thibodeaux.

David was preceded in death by his wife, his parents; his sister, Viola Bourgeois; his two brothers, Robert Henry Andrews and Bob Dale Andrews; and a host of other relatives and loved ones.

Pallbearers will be Wyatt Andrews, Wilson Acosta, Luke Acosta, Cole Acosta, Gerald Thibodeaux, Michael Thames, and Brandon Hull.

Funeral services with military honors by the East St. Mary Parish Funeral Squad will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Twin City Funeral Home with Reverend Marty Harden officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the time of services. After services, David will be laid to rest beside his wife in the Morgan City Cemetery.