Donald Colwart, Sr.

Donald Luke Colwart Sr., 70, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 5:25AM. He was a native and resident of Houma, LA.

Family and friends of the family are invited to attend visitation at First Baptist Church of Houma from 9:00AM until service time, Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Funeral Services will begin at First Baptist Church of Houma at 11:00AM with burial following services in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2.

Donald is survived by his loving wife, Joan Porche Colwart; daughter Monique Colwart Waytenick and husband Matthew; son, Donald Colwart Jr. and wife Tara Lampley Colwart; grandchildren, Corinne Waytenick Kraatz and husband Marcus, Mariah Waytenick Bartley and husband John, Haley Waytenick Black and husband Brandon, and Hezekiah Luke Colwart; great-grandchildren, Logan, Maelynn, Elianna, and Natalie, Kraatz, Dante and Kadence Bartley; brother, Mike Colwart; sisters, Linda Simmons, Andrea Blanchard, Anne Johnson.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Gloria Rhodes Colwart, and brother, Joseph Colwart.

Donald loved to visit Branson Missouri. Donald was a very proud veteran and served his country in the United States Army.

Donald was a very loving, caring person and was loved dearly by his family. He will be remembered for his loving compassion he gave to all who knew him; most especially his wife, Joan, and is children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Donald had a love for Christ and also his church family at First Baptist Church of Houma.

His memory will love on in all those who loved him and he will never, ever be forgotten.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Donald Luke Colwart, Sr.