Harris John Mabile, Sr.
10/21/1948 – 1/08/2022
Harris John Mabile, Sr., 73, resident of Longville and native of Pierre Part, La., passed away
Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Harris was a devout
Christian and member of Faith Baptist Church of Ragley where he served in any capacity
needed. He loved God, his family and especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He
had a servant's heart and enjoyed helping others. His passions in life evolved through the years
starting with his interest in boat building and going as fast as a 50 hp Mercury on a flat bottom
boat could take him, which was about 62 miles per hour. Harris enjoyed all things outdoors,
including hunting, fishing, crabbing, shrimping, gardening and riding his bike. He loved
traveling with his family and spoiling his grandchildren. He also enjoyed spending time on the
race track with his '69 Plymouth Valiant.
Harris is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ella Burnett Mabile of Longville; children, Harris
Mabile, Jr. of Thibodaux, David Mabile (Faye) of Longville, Amy Jackson of Ragley, Molly
Fontenot (Jared) of Longville and Hali Navarre (Glen) of Longville; granddaughter, Tara
Mabile of Longville; 22 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; brothers, Lenson Mabile
(Brenda), and Nelson Mabile (Priscilla); sisters, Janice (Floyd Rivere), Mazie (E.J. Rivere), Rita
(Edgar Barras), Arlene (Felix Blanchard), and Jennifer (John Brouillette); sister-in-law, Beverly
Mabile; godchildren, Raynel Mabile Gascon and Amanda Dupre Borne; and numerous nieces
and nephews. Harris is preceded in death by his son, Timothy Mabile; brother, Sidney Mabile
and parents, Leonard and Regina Mabile.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 12, from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday, January 13, at 9
a.m. until time of service at Heritage Funeral Home in Moss Bluff, La. A celebration of life will
be held Thursday, January 13, at 11 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will be at Dry
Creek Cemetery. Pastors presiding over services will be Bill Smith and James Rivers.
Condolences can be made at heritagefuneralhomellc.com.