Denham Springs, Louisiana - Kenneth "Ken" Andrew Lavespere, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his home in Denham Springs. He was born January 29, 1943, in Cloutierville, Louisiana, to Felix Andrew Lavespere and Madonna Rachal Lavespere. His legacy lives on through his sons and their families, including son, Robbie Dean Lavespere (Denni Tweedy) and his children: Robbie Lavespere, Macey Allement (John Allement), Laird Lavespere, Eli Lavespere, Ethan Lavespere, and Kenneth Lavespere; and his son Kenneth Andrew "Andy" Lavespere Jr. and his children: Colt Lavespere, Cross Lavespere, and Crew Lavespere; whom he raised alongside their mother, Mary Margaret James - with whom he maintained a lifelong bond of warmth, affection, and friendship:He was also the proud great-grandfather of Lillie Allement, Lucy Allement, John Allement, and Lorrie Allement. Ken is also survived by his sister, Patsy Bessonett, and his brothers, Greg Rachal and Delbert Rachal. Ken is preceded in death by his parents, Felix Lavespere and Madonna Rachal; his stepfather, William Rachal; and his beloved Aunt Dell, who raised him.