A resident of Zachary, he died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at Lane Regional Medical Center. He was 90 and had retired from Stone and Webster at Riverbend with 43 years of service. He was a U.S. Navy "Seabee." Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home Inc. in Zachary on Sunday, Feb. 26, from 11:30 a.m. until memorial service at 2 p.m. conducted by Dr. Reggie Bridges. He is survived by his children, Martha Bacile Findlay, John R. Findlay Jr. and wife Delia, Donald W. Findlay and wife Anita, Robert P. Findlay and wife Karen, James A. Findlay, Edward J. Findlay, Walter A. Findlay and wife Debbie, and David B. Findlay and wife Dana; 25 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Bacile Findlay; a son, William "Billy" Findlay; and four sisters. Memorial donations may be made to defray funeral expenses. He volunteered his time at the Council on Aging, USS Kidd, the Food Bank, Auxiliary with Lane Regional Medical Center, and Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed running, square-dancing and numerous other activities and volunteer work. Share sympathies, condolences and memories at www.CharletFuneralHome.com.