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Richard Pregeant Obituary
Richard was a loving husband, father and Papa. He was the former owner and operator, along with his brothers, of Grand Isle Shipyard for 35 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Ouida Pregeant.
Richard is survived by his wife of 25 years, Valerie B. Pregeant of Theodore, AL; children, Soniena Pregeant (Ryan) Richard of Houma; Rebecca Chapman of Satsuma, AL; sister, Betty Pregeant of Lockport; brothers, Robert (Jeanette) Pregeant of Cut Off; and Clyde (Nadine) Pregeant of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Mark Chapman, Kellen Mizen, Zoey Mizen, Max Richard, Stella Richard, and Josie Richard; and nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, at Memory Gardens of Fairhope, Fairhope, AL.
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Maureen Waguespack
June 29, 2020
My prayers are with the entire family. I am so sorry for your loss. Dickey was the best man at our wedding in 1979. My husband was Joey Waguespack, who passed away in April of 2016. They were such great friends and spent lots of time together.
God Bless,
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