Kenneth "Ozie" Fruge

Kenneth "Ozie" Fruge
Kenneth, age 81, passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 30, 2021.
Kenneth was raised in Jennings, La., and lived in Lake Charles, La., for most of his life. After graduating from Jennings High School, he served in the National Guard before working as a barber in Sulphur, La. Afterwards, he became a maintenance pipefitter and union steward for PPG and worked there for 30 years before retiring. After retirement, he owned and operated Tubby's Oyster House for 10 years. Kenneth loved the game of softball. He was a pitcher for a men's fast-pitch softball league for over 30 years. He would travel all over the country to watch his favorite teams play.
Those left to cherish his memory are his brother Brent Fruge and his wife Denise of Jennings, his children, Darren Fruge and his wife Stephanie of Sulphur, Kayla Vallery of Sulphur, Keith Fruge & his wife Emily of Lake Charles, Clint Fruge of Sulphur, Kelsey Fruge and her husband Mowarhring Wangshol of Sulphur, and Caitlyn Miller and her husband Steven of Hackberry. Grandchildren, Garrett Vallery and his wife Alicia, Kristen Vallery, Destiney Burgess and her husband Tyler, Allie Brooks, Kase Maddox, Tori Maddox, Korban Wangshol, Malachi Miller, and Faith Miller and 7 great-grandchildren.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Eula Mae Fruge and his daughter Angela Maddox.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to Habitat for Humanity or Meals on Wheels in Kenneth's honor.
In light of the recent rising number of Covid infections, the family has chosen to hold a private funeral service limited to immediate family only. The family has arranged a separate public visitation for those who are unable to attend the funeral. The family would like to emphasize that although all are welcome to attend this visitation service, they do not want anyone to feel obligated to attend if they do not feel safe doing so. Attendees are also encouraged to follow standard Covid safety protocols where possible. The public visitation will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, in the coffee shop at Victory Worship Center located at 1410 W. Napoleon Street, Sulphur, La.