Memorial services for Graland James Delafosse, 63, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Brett Lester officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the service begins at 2:00 p.m. in the church.

Mr. Delafosse was born April 25, 1954 in Eunice, Louisiana, to parents, John R. Delafosse and Lila Mae (Aucoin) Delafosse, and passed away December 1, 2017 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Above all, Graland loved his Savior, Jesus Christ. He exemplified this through the love he showed his wife, children, and friends. It was his hope to wake to see His glory. His hands were a big part of his life. His hands created beautiful, exotic wood musical boxes; they served his country during the Vietnam War era; they were raised in praise; they held tight the hands of his wife; they held and poured through the scriptures that helped lead all his children to Christ.

He is survived by his wife, JoAn Delafosse of Livingston, Texas; son, Zachery Delafosse, and wife, Jessica of Nacogdoches, Texas; daughters, Zoe Delafosse of Livingston, Texas, Kaci Aldana and spouse, Edreih of Humble, Texas, and Abbie Delafosse of Livingston, Texas; sisters, Marlena Grant and husband, Barry of Kerrville, Texas, Joan Sloan and husband, Joe of Georgetown, Texas, and Peggy Elliot and husband, Steve of San Marcos, Texas; and brother, Patrick Delafosse and wife, Theresa of Kingwood, Texas; and special friend Sandi Sloan, along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Patrick Delafosse, Clifford Sloan, Vic Lege, Dan Chandler, Thomas Sloan, and Brad Butler

Honorary Pallbearers: Zachery Delafosse

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pine Ridge Elementary School PTO.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com