Cleon "Tooty" Richard Senez

Cleon Richard Senez, better known as "Tooty", passed away at his home on September 19, 2022, at the age of 86, following a long battle with congestive heart failure. He was born April 9, 1936, to his late parents, James Richard Senez and Cleoneise Landry of Welsh, LA. He grew up in Welsh, graduating from Buras High School in 1954 before enlisting with the U.S. Army. Tooty was a carpenter by trade, but the love he held for horses and his family was his life. He tried his hand at bull riding as a young lad, for there was nothing more exciting than a good ole fashioned rodeo with his family, and not as fans on the bleachers, but in the spotlight. Throughout his life, he found his true talent as a horse trainer, and it was off to the tracks. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), Louisiana Racing, and the Livingston Horse Show Association (LHSA). Tooty was also a church member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors in Welsh, Louisiana. With his wife and children by his side, they opened "DEE's Arena" where they worked diligently together teaching children how to rope and ride in competition, stable, and train horses. This was not a job for the faint of heart, but for the love they shared for the sport and all those who surrounded them, and the love they held for each other. In Tooty's spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially fishing. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Delois "Dee" Senez of Walker, Louisiana; children, Bryan Senez and wife Terry of Walker, LA, and Tonya Wallace and husband David of Independence, LA; granddaughter, Dawn Loustalot of Walker, LA; great-grandson, Stetson Hedrick of Walker, LA; his extended family, Kelly Wallace of Watson, LA, David Wallace and wife Angie of Walker, LA, and their daughter Peyton Wallace. The love he held for his very special Auntie Hazel Leblanc of Welsh, Louisiana, As well as a very special and important part of the Senez family, John Lira and his wife Delia of Meridian, Texas. Tooty is preceded in death by his grandson, Cody Richard Senez whom he loved dearly; his mother Cleoneise Landry; father, James Richard Senez; and stepfather, Sydney Landry. A Visitation will be held at Judson Baptist Church in Walker, LA 70785, Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 10:00 AM until Services begin at 11:00 AM. The family is especially thankful to the staff of Heart of Hospice for their kindness and care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in memory of Cleon "Tooty" Senez or by using ID# 23107963. Online donation is (stjude.org) or by calling 1-800-822-6344. Arrangements have been entrusted to McLin Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.mclinfuneralhome.com

Cleon "Tooty" Richard Senez

April 9, 1936 - September 19, 2022