William "Bill" Toups, Jr., Plaquemine, LA

A native of Plaquemine, LA passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at his home in Plaquemine, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Wyona Falcon Toups; daughter, Bonnie Toups Urquhart (Steve); two sons, Jeffery Toups & Billy Toups III (Allison); grandchildren, Brandon Guidry, Connor Guidry, Tori Guidry, Nicholas Toups, Emily Toups, Griffin Toups, Corbin Toups and a step grandson, Matthew Urquhart; one sister, Elizabeth Grass (John); and former daughter-in-law, Christina Lucas. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Alma Martin Toups.

Bill was a long time employee of Dow Chemical in Plaquemine. He was an accomplished wood turner and a member of the Bayou Wood Turners Club. He was also a member of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Special thanks to Dr. Andrew McWhorter, Dr. Bryan Bienvenu, Mell Schexnaidre, the staff of Mary Bird Perkins, and Comfort Care Hospice for the compassion and care given to Billy and our family.