Alva Paul Abshire

Mr. Alva P. Abshire, 84, of Biloxi, died Thursday, January 11, 2007. Mr. Abshire was a life long resident of the Gulf Coast and a retired accountant at Keesler AFB. He was also a member of the Fleur De Lise Society, Knights of Columbus, an avid Bouray player, coin collector, fisherman, and a cook on the Southern Belle for 15 years . His first love was his family. Mr. Abshire was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Merle Lechner Abshire; his parents, Joseph and Nola Abshire, and two brothers, Harold and Nutsy Abshire. He is survived by his daughter, Suzette Milhas of Gulfport; a son, Paul Abshire and his wife, Tina, of Saucier; a sister, Verda Skrmetta and four grandchildren. Visitation will be held Monday, January 15, 2007, from 5 until 7 pm at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, Biloxi. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 1:30 pm in Biloxi National Cemetery.