ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: BILLIOT, WHITNEY J. “SONNY”, JR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Franklin Banner-Tribune, Morgan City Daily Review; St. Mary Parish, La. 

Published: 18 June 2011

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BILLIOT, WHITNEY J. “SONNY”, JR.

Whitney J. “Sonny” Billiot Jr., 75, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, passed 
away Thursday, June 14, 2012, at Teche Regional Medical Center.

Sonny was born on July 17, 1936, in Morgan City, the son of Whitney J. Billiot 
Sr. and Nola Aucoin.

Sonny enjoyed being outdoors and had a love for fishing. 
Early in his life he enjoyed trapping, shrimping and hunting. 
Sonny never met a stranger, as he loved being around people, and would help 
anyone who needed it. 
He loved his family and loved spending time with them, but especially loved 
spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, Janette M. 
Billiot; three children, Whitney J. Billiot III and wife Vickie of Morgan City, 
Sandra M. McCall and husband Thomas of Magnolia, Texas, and David Billiot and 
wife Kelly of New Iberia; three grandchildren, Whitney J. Billiot IV, Katie N. 
Hatch and Gillian G. Billiot; two great-grandchildren, Izabella M. Hatch and 
Abbagail L. Hatch; four sisters, Jeanette Crochet and husband Ray, Joyce 
Romero, Doris Landry and husband Robert, and Brenda Alleman and husband L.J.; 
and one brother, Clayton Billiot and wife Susie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Whitney J. Billiot Sr. and Nola 
Aucoin; and one sister, Betty Jean Billiot.

Mass of Christian burial was held at noon today, Monday, June 18, 2012, at Holy 
Cross Catholic Church with Father Danny Poché officiating. 
Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until mass time today at the church. 

Mr. Sonny was laid to rest in the Morgan City Mausoleum.

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