Dillon Gregory Touart, Jr.

January 2, 2017

Greg passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Rose; daughter, Cathy Haight (Benny); daughter of the heart, Martha Gorman (John); granddaughters, Annie Townsend (Tommy) and Anna Gorman; grandsons, Monty Haight and Jack Gorman; and adored great-grandchildren, Baylen Matthew, Allie Grace, and Thomas Andrew; brother, Robert Touart (Arlene); sister, Glenda Barker; brother in-law, Walter Cliatt; and niece, Deborah Cliatt, along with many friends and other family.

Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Dillon Gregory Touart Sr., Winston and Effie Crosby; grandparents, Joe and Mamie Elsperman; and sisters, Catherine Cliatt, and Judy Crosby.

Greg was raised by his grandparents Joe and Mamie Elsperman in downtown Pensacola. He attended schools in Pensacola and joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served aboard the USS Wisconsin. He met the love his life and they were married June 2, 1956. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 2, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. Greg was employed and retired from Monsanto after 37 years of service. He and Rose toured this great country in their motor home from coast to coast after they retired from their in-home day care. Greg was an avid fisherman and loved throwing his cast net from the bridges, catching plenty of mullet. His best fishing buddy was Ernie Millette. Greg and Rose served as youth advisors at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and Greg was also a licensed lay reader. Greg volunteered for many years at West Florida Hospital as a greeter, with many great friends. He was a member of Saint Anne’s Catholic Church, where he found great peace.

The family would like to thank all the many physicians at West Florida Hospital and Medical Center Clinic who attended his medical needs over the years, especially Dr. Phillips, Dr. Suelflow, Dr. Lurate, Dr. Gupp, Dr. Mehmood, Dr. Powell and Dr. Rush. We would also like to thank the VA and especially Dr. Fountain, Scott (Counselor for the Blind) and the VA Rehabilitation Center for the Blind in Biloxi, Mississippi for their continued dedication. What would he have done without you all?

Memorial visitation was held at Faith Chapel North on Saturday, December 31, 2016.

Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery at a later date with Father George Sammut officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Saint Anne Catholic Church in Greg’s name at 5200 Saufley Field Road, Pensacola, Florida 32526.

We love you Papa!

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