Lewis "Louie" Langlinais

Biloxi lost another son this week with the death of Lewis “Louie” Langlinais on September 23, 2012. Louie was born July 4, 1945, and was a life-long resident of Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his father Lewis V. Langlinais a commercial fisherman who taught Louie the value of hard work. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Donna Winney Langlinais; two sons Michael Langlinais (Cathy) and Matthew Langlinais; mother Mandeline Langlinais, all of Biloxi. Sister, Frances McNabb (Don) of Ocean Springs, MS, six grandchildren Michael, Samantha, Ally, Jeffery, Tiffany and Shannon Langlinais, all of Biloxi. Louie was the owner of Beacon Insurance Services along with his wife Donna. He has been in the insurance business since 1968 and was a member of the Million Dollar Round Table. He proudly served on Senator Trent Lott’s staff for the MS Gulf Coast when Trent was a congressman and he served the city he loved as City Councilman from 1981 to 1985. Louie was voted Outstanding Young Man in 1975 by the Chamber of Commerce, was a former American Heart Association President, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Gulf Coast Community Hospital, Knights of Columbus council #9409. As member of the Elks Lodge 606, Louie enjoyed playing Santa Claus for five years at the Crippled Children’s Party which he chaired. He started power lifting at the age of fifty-five, winning numerous state and national titles. At the time of his death, he was a member of the prestigious Southern Elite Power Lifting Team. He had a very fond affection for everyone on his team and their accomplishments. Louie initiated Morning Call Coffee club while active in the Chamber of Commerce and this has also been adopted by neighboring cities. He was Chairman of President Gerald Ford’s visit to the Gulf Coast in 1976. He and His family enjoyed having lunch with the President at Fisherman’s Wharf during his visit. Louie enjoyed Mardi Gras serving as Duke of Gulf Coast Carnival Association, Charter Member and President of Le Badineurs and other Carnival Groups. He always enjoyed having friends & family on Mardi Gras for an open house at the office. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church on Wednesday, Sept 26, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. where friends may visit from 12:00 p.m. until mass time. Interment will follow at Southern Memorial Park. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford- O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.