Zoren O'Brien

July 26, 1939 - August 28, 2020

Zoren O’Brien of Iowa, born in Liberty, TX on July 26, 1939, was tragically taken from us, along with his wife, Joan on August 28, 2020, at the age of 81. He was the son of Jerry and Anna (LaFour) O’Brien. Zoren attended New Mexico State and was the past owner of O’Brien Flying Service. He was past president of the National Agriculture Aviation Association and the Louisiana Agriculture Aviation Association. Zoren was a member of the Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association; Calcasieu Parish Drainage Board; Calcasieu Parish Zoning Planning Commission and the Louisiana Pesticide Commission. He proudly served in the U. S. Army with the 101st Airborne as a paratrooper. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors are his sons, Dwayne O’Brien and wife, Ramona of Iowa; Charles “Charlie” O’Brien and wife, Amber of Decatur, TN; grandchildren, Austin O’Brien and wife, Makayla; Ralynn Dodd and husband, Andy and great-grandchild, Aubrey Dodd. A Gathering of friends and family will begin with a rosary on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa, with a Celebration of Life Service at 1:30 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. with the Very Rev. Anthony Fontenot officiating. Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Agriculture Aviation Association, 1440 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Due to new restrictions from the State of Louisiana, Governor John Bel Edwards, the gathering capacity will be limited and face coverings will be required.