Dennis Martin Esnault, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Merit Health in Biloxi, MS.
Dennis was a native of New Orleans, LA and a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS. He was a 32-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force retiring from Keesler Air Force Base in 2006. He was a supervisor and retired as a hurricane hunter. Dennis received awards throughout his career and did two tours in Vietnam. He was an active member of the VFW Post 2434 and a member of the American Legion.
Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Earl Anthony Esnault, Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Laura Esnault of New Orleans, LA; two brothers, Earl Esnault and Bruce (Sue) Esnault; sister, Chanel Esnault (George) LaFargue; and longtime companion, Emily Nihart.
Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 911 Porter Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. A private family service will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the VFW Post 2434, 19644 Pass Road, Biloxi, MS 39531. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Esnault family.