Gerald Joseph Topham

Gerald “Jerry” Joseph Topham, 82, a native of Morgan City, LA and resident of Youngsville, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.

Jerry was born April 21, 1940, the son of Oliver and Stella Alcina Topham. He retired from J. Ray McDermott and was an avid LSU fan. He received an honorable discharge from the Army National Guard following six years of service.

Jerry will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his three sons, Daniel Topham and wife Tammy, Michael Topham and wife Dana, Brad Topham and wife Eileen; daughter Lisa Williams and husband Kenny; seven grandchildren Sarah DeHart, Emily Istre, Victoria Topham, William Topham, Olivia Topham, Abby Williams and Kate Williams; four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sisters Catherine Kiesler and husband Jim, Gail Cavett, and brother Alvin Topham.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Della Mason Topham; and his parents Oliver and Stella Topham.

Pallbearers will be William Topham, Kenny Williams, Ryan Smith, Dr. Kyle Smith, Steve Donahoe, Cody Istre and Chris Chaisson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jay Chaisson, Jim Kiesler, and Alvin Topham.

Visitation will be on Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 9:00 am to the service at 11:00 am at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City, LA followed by burial in Berwick Cemetery in Berwick, LA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City, LA.