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Jerome DeRoche Obituary

Jerome Paul "Dee" DeRoche, age 60, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his residence. He was a longtime resident of Houma.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation in the Magnolia Chapel at Chauvin Funeral Home on Sunday, August 2, beginning at 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Visitation will resume on Monday, August 3, from 9 a.m. until his Celebration of Life service at 12 noon. Burial will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Dee is survived by his son, Jerome DeRoche, Jr. and fiancé Crystal Rochel and her children, Aaliyah and Braxton English; brothers, Terry DeRoche, Sr. and wife Glenna; Sammy DeRocheand wife Liz, Wilson DeRoche Jr., and Jeff DeRoche, Sr. and wife Jenny.

He is also survived by his companion and friend, Jill Junot.

Dee is preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Sr. and Bella Lirette DeRoche; and brothers, Danny DeRoche, Sr. and Randy DeRoche.

Dee was a loving father to his only son, little Dee. He was fun, loving, great personality and loved his family dearly. He enjoyed family gatherings and having a good time. Anyone who knew him, knew he was an avid outdoorsman and loved Nascar. He was a Diesel Mechanic with over 35 years of experience in the Oil and Gas Industry. He will be dearly missed by his family and his legacy will live on.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Houma Today from Aug. 1 to Aug. 3, 2020.

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Chris Ardoin

August 2, 2020

I would like to say the family is in my prayers. I enjoyed working with "DEE" such a great guy and outgoing. He will be missed by many.

JILL JUNOT

August 2, 2020

JEROME I WILL MISS YOU AND ALL THE FUN TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER, LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART, YOUR SWEETHEART, JILL

Bobbie Eddie

August 2, 2020

Jeff, We are thinking of you and all Dee's famiy, sending love and prayers. May all of you feel God's comfort and peace. Psalm 147:3: He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.

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Brooks Beckham

August 1, 2020

Good friend, great teacher in the mechanic world, very knowledgeable in the oil and gas industry and would let you know it, if you weren't doing it right. We will all miss you here at MC365 my friend,
Prayers sent to family and friends, God has taken a good man from us. SAY HI, TO THE LORD FOR ME

Sam Wactor

August 1, 2020

Dre was a unique person. He was a hard worker and just a good guy. I worked with Dee for about 30 years and I’m very sorry to hear of his passing.
Dee will be greatly missed.
Prayers to the family.

Brian Hart

July 31, 2020

Dee you will be missed.

Stetson Edwards

July 31, 2020

Dee was a very mind man and always made me feel welcome in his presence. He will be missed dearly and I am sending my prayers to the family.

Allan Champagne

July 31, 2020

I worked with Dee since 2006. I will miss him

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Chauvin Funeral Home & Crematory - Houma

5899 Hwy 311, Houma, LA 70360

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3

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Chauvin Funeral Home & Crematory - Houma

5899 Hwy 311, Houma, LA 70360

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Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

Chauvin Funeral Home & Crematory - Houma

5899 Hwy 311, Houma, LA 70360

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