Nathan Folse

Nathan J. Folse, 52, an attorney and resident of Baton Rouge, LA died on Friday, February 12th, at 12:30 pm in a tragic accident in St. James Parish, on Hwy 70, near the Sunshine Bridge. Born in Donaldsonville, LA, Nathan graduated from St. James Parish High School, Xavier University of Louisiana, and Southern University Law Center. Nathan had a special gift. He could walk with kings but never lost the common touch. His friendships were as diverse as his many interests that included hunting, boating, RVing, weekly visits to movie theatres, and shopping at sporting goods retailers. He had an affinity for gadgets, high tech devices, sporting equipment and big boy toys. Nathan always spoke with a cautious tongue, never saying too much but just enough to answer the question or satisfy the listener. He was a great comforter, advisor , mentor and rolemodel to many and will certainly be missed by all those who loved him and valued his friendship. He was a member of the Baton Rouge Bar Association, LA State Bar Association, LA Association of Trial Lawyers, Beta Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Louis A. Martinet Legal Society and the Monday Night Football Club. He started his legal practice as a law clerk with Baton Rouge City Court, continuing with the Office of St. James Parish Public Defenders, Assistant City Attorney for Donaldsonville, then as an Assistant District Attorney for the 23rd Judicial District. In the last 5 years, in addition to maintaining private practices located in both Baton Rouge and Donaldsonville, LA, he was the attorney for the South Louisiana Port Commission. Although a beloved husband, father, son, brother, cousin, uncle, greatuncle and a friend to many, his most important role and greatest accomplishment was fathering his two surviving children, Melissa Michelle and Nathan J. Folse, Jr. Nathan is also survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Joni Moret Folse mother, Vivian H. Folse brother, Robert K. Bowman Sr. and wife Sue Lynn motherinlaw, Orita P. Moret, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Nathan was preceeded in death by his father, Nathan Oscar Folse and brother, Nathan Oscar Folse, Jr., and fatherinlaw, Curtis A. Moret Sr. Visiting is at St. George Catholic Church at 7808 St. George Drive, Baton Rouge, LA from 9:00 am Friday, February 19th, until mass of Christian burial at 11:00 am conducted by Rev Michael J Schatzle and Rev. Louis Oubre. Burial in the church cemetery. Since the hour of death cannot be forecast, the family request that in lieu of flowers, you spend time with your love ones go to a movie together, get icecream, go out to dinner or to breakfast or have a picnic in the park and tell them that you love them every day.

Visitation

St. George Catholic Church
7808 St. George Drive
Baton Rouge, LA  70809
Friday, February 19, 2010
9am

Service

St. George Catholic Church
7808 St. George Drive
Baton Rouge, LA  70809
Friday, February 19, 2010
11am

Cemetery

St. George Cemetery
7808 St. George Drive
Baton Rouge, LA  70809