F. J. "Blackie" LaVergne F. J. "Blackie" LaVergne, 80, of Groves, Texas passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Magnolia Manor. He was born January 2, 1932 in Mermentau, Louisiana to Forest and Maline LaVergne. He was a resident of Groves for 68 years and longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was a boilermaker for over 40 years and retired from B&A Construction. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Carroll "Sonny" LaVergne. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn LaVergne of Groves; two daughters, Carla LaVergne David and husband, Doug of Portsmouth, VA, Connie LaVergne Cathey and husband, Kenneth of Groves; son Clayton Lavergne and wife, Angela of Groves; two sisters, Maise Belle Guidry of Lions Point, LA, Audrey Matte and husband, Ronald of Bridge City; brother , Kearney LaVergne and wife, Naomi of Groves; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 27, 2012 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Reverend Monsignor Kenneth Greig officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday evening from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.