TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for DETILLIER, JOHN 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Falgout Funeral Home, La.

Died: Wednesday, May 25, 2016

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DETILLIER, JOHN 
    DIED: May 25, 2016

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John "Johnny" Detillier, 76, a native and resident of Mathews, LA passed away 
on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 surrounded by family and friends.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 
Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, LA and from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM on 
Saturday, May 28, 2016 at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland, LA. A Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Saturday 

with burial to follow in St. Hilary Catholic Church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Detillier; sons, Jody Detillier (Tina), 
Jimmy Detillier (Heather); daughters, Johnna "Lynn" Le (Le), Jill Mendez (PO); 
brothers, Moise "Mussy" Detillier, Jr., Curtis Detillier; sisters, Sondra 
Thompson, Terry "Nin Nin" Detillier, grandchildren, Jai, Jae, John, Jody II, 
Jena, Jad, Jonni, Jesse, Jeremy, Joby and 7 great grandchildren and puppy Lucy.

He was preceded in death by his son, "lil Johnny" Detillier; parents, Moise 
Detillier Sr. and Corinne Detillier; sisters, Katherine Burdwell and Elizabeth 
"Betty" LeBouef.

Johnny was a lifetime cattleman; was the first owner of the Trojan Tavern of 
Mathews. He served the citizens of Lafourche Parish as a deputy for 16 years 
and as constable of wards 4, 6 and 9 for 34 years. He loved to fish and go to 
his camp in Lake Fields. He was happiest with his family and friends around him 
telling jokes and retelling stories. He was loved by many and will be greatly 
missed by all.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New 
Orleans, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center (especially Dr. J. Toups and Dr. J. 
Perez), Home Health of Thibodaux Regional and staff of Journey Hospice for 
providing great care in his time of need.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.

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