Photo courtesy of PELLERIN - Breaux Bridge
Cecilia, Louisiana
Cecilia - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Friday, May 4, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia for J. Curley Scrantz, 71, who passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 2:00 pm until 10:00 pm on Thursday and continue on Friday at 7:00 am until 10:00 am.
A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 pm on Thursday by Deacon Ken Soignier.
Rev. Neil Pettit will officiate at the Funeral Mass. The readers will be Judy Breaux, Lindsey Scrantz and Marcia Scrantz. Gift bearers will be his grandchildren.
Curley was a member of Acadiana Golf Society and was a former Constable. He loved playing golf with his friends, watching sports on TV, woodworking, gardening, traveling, and riding his dog, Honey, in the golf cart. He also loved to tailgate at the LSU games and enjoyed his morning coffee with his buddies. Curley's grandchildren were his pride and joy and treasured every moment with each of them. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Renella Allemond Scrantz; son, Kelly Scrantz, M.D. and wife Lindsey of Baton Rouge; daughter, Melanie Morgan and husband Kevin of Cecilia; brother, Chris Scrantz and wife Marcia of The Woodlands, TX; sisters, Judy Breaux and husband Alton of Poche Bridge, and Charlene Broussard and husband Sidney of Breaux Bridge; and his grandchildren, Allie Morgan and boyfriend, Grant Degetaire, Abbie Morgan and boyfriend, André Angelle, Skylar Scrantz and her partner, Onyx Johnson, Cody Morgan, Jackson Scrantz, Caroline Scrantz, and Carson Scrantz.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph “Tatoo” and Earlie Guidry Scrantz.
Pallbearers will be Chris Scrantz, Cody Morgan, Jackson Scrantz, Kelly Scrantz M.D., Kevin Morgan, and Sidney Broussard.
Honorary pallbearers will be Carson Scrantz, Bailey Lasseigne, Clint Lasseigne, André Angelle, and Grant Degetaire.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to NeuroMedical Clinic, Spine Hospital of Louisiana, NMC Rehab, Our Lady of the Lake, ER, ICU and their staffs, for the love and support they provided. To all the Physicians and their staff that cared for him in the past years, we greatly appreciate your compassion and the excellent care that you provided.
Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia, 2238 Bushville Hwy., Cecilia, LA 70521, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.
To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. So hard to believe that it has been a year. We miss Mr. Curley. We know he is playing golf in heaven.
Todd, Melanie, and Matthew Weber
April 25, 2019 | Scott, LA | Friend
We sure do miss having coffee every morning with him at McDonalds.
Enjoyed his visit when he brought Honey to our home to play with Bella and sit in the swings.
We have many fond memories of him ❤
Jackie Duplechain
April 25, 2019 | Cecilia, LA | Friend
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Curley was such a wonderful
person and we feel honored to have known him. He would
always light up when talking about his family. I know he is
in a better place and pain free. We will miss him dearly.
Todd, Melanie and Matthew Weber
May 07, 2018
Prayers for the family. May God bless each one.
Joan Mann
May 05, 2018 | Baton Rouge, LA
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for Curly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From: Mike Trahan Family- Mike, Dolly, Bob, Micki, Reilly, Danny and Tina.
Mike Trahan
May 04, 2018 | Cecilia, LA
So saddened by Curley's passing. There's another Angel in Heaven. Thoughts and prayers with y'all in this difficult time.
Mack Thomas
May 03, 2018 | Bossier City, LA
Mom and I are so happy we had that lunch with you and Mr. Curley. He will always be remembered with joy in our hearts. And I have no doubts, Dad met him at the gates. Prayers for peace and comfort to you all.
Erica Walsh
May 03, 2018 | Maxie, LA
Our very deepest heartfelt sympathy...thoughts & prayers are with each of you...GOD bless!
Terry & Debbie Latiolais
May 02, 2018 | Arnaudville, LA
CURLEY, We will miss you so very much. Your courage was unbelievable!!! Courage to take a chance for a pain free life. How we will miss our Saturday and Sunday morning visits and our get togethers when Chris would come from Texas.How you would so look forward to those!! Hopefully Curl you are in Mom and Dad's loving arms by now with no more pain. May God send his angels to bring you straight to heaven!! Love you lots, Char and Judy.
Charlene Broussard
May 02, 2018 | Breaux Bridge, La., LA
