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James Benoit Obituary

James passed away peacefully on Monday, April 9, 2018 at the age of 81. He was a retired business owner who specialized in foreign trade; resident of Lafayette and native of Welsh, La. Visiting will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly on Friday, April 13, 2018 from 9am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am, celebrated by Father Matt Lorrian. Interment will follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Diane Bienvenu and husband Martin, Dayna Herron and husband Keith, Evelyn Gilcrease and husband Dr. Eddie Gilcrease, and Jimmie Lynn Benoit; sons, Mark Benoit, David Scott Benoit, Damon Benoit and Luke Benoit; nineteen grandchildren; and twenty-eight great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Linda LeClercq Benoit; son, Steven Benoit; grandson, Christopher Bienvenu; parents, Etienne and Ina Benoit; and brothers, Bobby and Gene Benoit. Pallbearers will be Stevie Benoit, McGwire Clark, Hunter Long, Hagen Long, Peyton Cummings, Christian Cummings, Luke Benoit, Jr. and Matthew Benoit. Honorary pallbearer will be Pawpaw's best buddy Parquer Norris. Our daddy was a man of faith who was very devoted to his family and friends. He loved to cook, spend time with his loved ones and travel the world. You'd never see him without a smile on his face and he was a true southern gentleman whose memory will live on forever. Please share sympathies, condolences, and memories online at www.wilbertservices.com.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 10 to Apr. 13, 2018.
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To the family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your love one, may the loving support of your family, friends and prayers sustain you through this very difficult time. 2nd. Corinthians 1:3

April 13, 2018

I'm truly sorry for you loss and my condolences to you and you family. It is alway difficult when someone you love falls asleep in death. I hope the words found at psalms 94:19 provide a measure some comfort during this difficult time.

Maurice

April 12, 2018

Kind thoughts are with the family in your time of grief. May fond memories bring comfort during these difficult days. Psalms 9:9

April 12, 2018

Mark,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Father, I will continue to pray for God's comfort in the coming days. All of us at Custom Metal Fabricators send our condolences.

Susan Shattuck

April 12, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Pops will be missed by all who knew him. May your memories of him bring you comfort.

Minnie Fabre

April 11, 2018

The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!

The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

April 10, 2018

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Brusly, LA

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Brusly, LA

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