Retired Capt. Larry Ray Coutee, Sr. Obituary (1953

Larry Ray Coutee Sr. was born to the late Felix and Mary Coutee in Pineville, LA on June 8, 1953. He finished his life's missions at Rapides Regional Medical Center on December 4, 2021. Larry married his soulmate, the desire of his heart, Beverley Ann Cooper Coutee on July 1, 1972 at St. James Catholic Church in Alexandria, LA. Their anointed union brought forth four children: Carmin Jeneen Coutee Awadzi, Dr. Candace Sharaine Coutee Dixon, Larry Ray Coutee, Jr. and Craig Christopher Coutee. The next love of his life was his commitment to the community of Alexandria, LA. He diligently served his community as a member of the Alexandria Police Department beginning on April 30, 1975. He started out in General Patrol and was promoted to the Detectives Division. He then served as the Shift Commander before joining the Narcotics Department and later commanding that unit. While serving in the Narcotics Department, he frequently collaborated on investigations with the Federal Prosecutors Office, FBI and DEA agencies, spanning several states. He concluded his 38 year career with the department as the Records Commander on June 1, 2013. During his career, he was involved in numerous organizations. He served as President of the Magnolia Peace Officer's Association, was an honorary member of the Cenla Juvenile Officers Association, served on the Police Union, and was awarded Policeman of the Year. He also received special commendation for assisting his partner as they pulled a baby out of the window of a burning house. His passion for helping others and to just keep moving helped him to return to work as a security guard with Walden Security in the Federal Courthouse, where he worked until his passing. The demonstration of his faith in God was evident by his involvement with St. Frances Cabrini Church where he served on the Parish Council and School Board. You would also see him serving communion alongside his wife during mass. Anyone who knew him personally would call him their best friend, mentor, their bridge or even "podnuh." He was everyone's support system, never met a stranger and would give you the shirt off of his back. If you crossed paths with him on a professional level, you still had a great deal of respect for him once the dust settled. If you saw a blue slant-back Cadillac or later, a green Crowne Victoria, you knew who was coming. You would definitely find him posted up at the Bowling Alley on any given weekend while slinging his famous hot tamales. Most importantly, his grandchildren will miss the great breakfasts that he prepared for them anytime he was in their presence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Mary Coutee. He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Carmin Awadzi (Winston) of Wheaton, IL, Dr. Candace Dixon (Trennis) of Mansfield, TX, Larry Coutee Jr.(Charlene) of Gonzales, LA, and Craig Coutee (Courtney) of Gretna, LA; two brothers Douglas Coutee of Dayton, OH and Glen Coutee of Alexandria, LA; two sisters Audrey Taylor and Helen Barbin both of Alexandria, LA.; 10 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Please keep the family in prayer. ~Miller & Hill "The Funeral Directors"