Riley Daniel DuFrene, Sr.

1941 - 2017

Riley Daniel DuFrene, Sr. went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 10, 2017, at his home in Campti, Louisiana surrounded by his loving family. Riley DuFrene was 76 years of age.

Riley worked for most of his life in construction and was well regarded for his knowledge and experience. He was a master of many trades and also loved hunting and fishing. One of his favorite hobbies was to collect and restore 1950 cars.

Riley enjoyed life and he enjoyed staying busy working on whatever he could find to do around his home. He also played the guitar and could sing as well.

He loved his family and was a great patriarch to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He leaves behind a great family legacy.

Riley was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Jacqueline Feazell DuFrene, who passed away on November 24, 2016.
Also preceding Riley in death were his parents, Sylvester and Edith DuFrene, and his siblings, Silas, Evelyn, Dorathy, Wilma, Bertile, Ruby, J.D., Willie, Manuel, and an infant sibling.

Riley is survived by two siblings, Earl Dufrene and Enola Dufrene.

Riley leaves behind a large family that includes his children; Riley DuFrene, Jr. and wife Doris; Dimple Bowers and husband Brent; Rhonda Edwards and husband Vincent; Silas Dufrene; Jerry Dufrene and wife Laura.

Riley also leaves eleven grandchildren: Brett Bowers and wife Heather, Joshua DuFrene and wife Sabre, Megan Colston and husband Jackie; Brittney Henneke and husband Jason. Paige Edge and husband Colin; Nick Edwards and wife Courtney; Justin DuFrene and wife Kaila; Tiffany DuFrene, Candace Montemayor and husband Jonathan; Chelsea May and husband Jarid, and Bethany Bowers.

Riley also had fourteen Great Grandchildren: Luke and Levi Bowers, Riley and Wyatt Dufrene, Gabrielle, Andrew, and Grayson Edwards, Nate, Violette, Blake, and Elizabeth Dufrene, Rosie Edge and baby Edge on the way, Stella Jade Colston, Alexander May and Baby Zeke May who is on the way.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, April 14, 2017, at the Family Worship Center in Campti, LA. Burial will follow at the Family Worship Center Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 pm until 9 pm on Thursday, April 13th at the Family Worship Center located at 330 Sandy Point Road, Campti, LA.