ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: CHARPENTIER, LUCIEN "LJ" 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, LA 70538

Died: Tuesday, September 3, 2013

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CHARPENTIER, LUCIEN "LJ" 
November 22, 1928 - September 3, 2013

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Memorial services will be held Friday, September 6, 2013, at 11:00 AM at 
Ibert's Mortuary in Franklin for Mr. Lucien "LJ" Charpentier, 84, a native of 
Franklin and longtime resident of Charenton, who passed away Tuesday, September 
3, 2013, at his home with his family by his side. 
Father Gregory Cormier will officiate the service.

LJ was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served four years in the 
Navy Seabees during the Korean Conflict. He worked as an electrician for 37 
years, working first for E. P. Breaux and then for CLECO, which he retired from 
in 1989. He loved fishing, hunting, football, and his puppy, Bella. 

The family would like to thank our loving neighbors and friends for their love 
and support.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Florence Guillot Charpentier of 
Charenton; three children, Dona Charpentier of Baldwin, Michael Charpentier of 
Franklin, and Chad Charpentier and his wife Jeanne of Baldwin; three 
grandchildren, Kayla Charpentier of Quitman, TX, Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody 
J. Charpentier (serving in Japan), and SN Kyle Charpentier and his wife Anna of 
Monterey, CA; three step-grandchildren, (Jeanne's children) Alan, Jodie, and 
Jamie and seven step-great grandchildren; one brother, Clifton Charpentier and 
his wife Joland of Charenton; one sister, Rose Castille and her husband Ellis 
of Loreauville; three nephews, James, Harry, and Dean Charpentier; and two 
nieces, Belinda Lucas and Patricia Guerrette.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Charpentier and Martha Simoneaux 
Charpentier; his stepmother, Rose Broussard; and his brother, Clarence 
Charpentier and his wife Marie.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday at Ibert's Mortuary from 
8:00 AM until time of rosary and memorial service at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Heart of 
Hospice, 201 West Vermilion St., Suite 100, Lafayette, LA 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, 
Franklin, LA

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