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William Bourgeois Obituary
Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 21, and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday, April 22, at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery II.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Billgren Bourgeois, of Bayou Blue; daughters, Nicole Bourgeois Emerson (Timothy), Michele Bourgeois Dantin (Tris) and Andrea Bourgeois Rogers (Chuck); and grandchildren, Emily, David Emerson, Shawn Heck, Brandy Williams, Rhett, Kate Dantin, Tyler Barbier, Brennan, Ryan and Jenna Rogers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile Joseph and Annis Hebert Bourgeois.
Billy was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, family and friends. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was an avid marksman. He was the successful owner of Partek Laboratories, Inc. He never met a stranger and was kind, fair, and generous to everyone. He will be forever missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to the Wounded Warrior's Project at Wounded Warrior Project.org or to the Disabled Veterans of Louisiana at DAV.org.
To send condolences, please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com.
Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Bourgeois
Liz Boudreaux
April 14, 2020
He was the kindest man, ever. Always had an infectious smile for everyone. I know he is still very much missed!
nancy parria
April 27, 2015
im so sorry mrs mary to here mr billy has pass he was a great friend I will miss him dearly u and him I don't know if u remember me I cant believe when someone told me he will be miss take care
April 24, 2015
Mary, it has been a long time, but I remember how kind Billy was. He helped many people and will be remembered by all who knew him as a good man. Please accept my condolences to you and the girls. God Bless.
Lynn Ebeyer
Anela "Cheeze" Cretini
April 24, 2015
My Desrest Billy, your not just a Friend and not a relative, you were so much more to me.
The Universe will always miss you as well as the a Friends that you have left behind.
I will never forget the stories you told about me always being barefoot. Those were good funny times.
You and Mary remember all the days we snuck your Miller ponies? We always had a beautiful life in Allemand subdivision. You will be missed
I'will always be grateful for all the memories we share. As well as the business we conducted together. Again more fond memories I have of you.
God bless you, Mrs. Mary and the Family, may they all find peace with the loss of you, knowing you lived your life to the fullest, and made everyone so comfortable and happy in your presence. You were a true Gentelman.
I will see you again on the other side, waiting to see that beautiful smile and kind heart.
May the Angels wrap your Family in wings of pure love, God bless you all.
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Julius Fanguy
April 23, 2015
I have been knowing Billy and his family for 69 years. We were neighbors . You could not find a nicer man ! He was a pillar in our community! RIP Billy!
SANDRA & DAVID MICHEL & FAMILY
April 23, 2015
When those we love go away, they never really leave us;
Those whom we have cherished, live on forever, for love wraps itself around the heart.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Raymond Huckeby
April 22, 2015
Rip old friend.
Semper Fi
Hoorah
Your duty has ended. Carry on Marine!
Sharon Luke Naquin
April 22, 2015
Billy was an amazing man. A friend to all. He took my son under his huge wings when he was in High school. I owe Billy for that. He took a chance on Kade and pushed him into the man he is today. I wish I would have said this to Billy. Everytime he saw me, his first question was "How is Kade doing". He will be miss by everyone that knew him. That smile will always be the thing we will miss the most. His family has lost a treasure.
Colleen Reading Wilson
April 22, 2015
Billy will be missed, I don't ever remember seeing him without a smile.
I pray for the peace of GOD to fill & healing hand of GOD to touch each one of Billy's family members .
peggy "Degruise" Camp
April 22, 2015
My family is so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Faulk
April 21, 2015
Mr. Bourgeois made everyone he met feel special! Houma has lost a really fine man! My condolences to his family.
Tiffany Rochel
April 21, 2015
To billy and all his beautiful family.
Tiffany Rochel
April 21, 2015
Will always be a major and super influence in my life. Thanks for the many laughs and all the love. One of my favorite souls always.
Mary Thompson
April 21, 2015
Ed and I always enjoyed our visits with Billy. Just by being himself, he made us feel like we were part of the family. He will be sorely missed by so many people, but we will never forget his contagious smile. We are continually praying for peace and comfort for your family as you remember his life and learn to continue on without his presence until you join him in heaven.
Gwen Reulet
April 21, 2015
Such a kind soul. I'll miss your smiling face. Always asked me about my Marine. Rest in peace Mr. Billy. You will forever be missed.
Cecil Deskins
April 21, 2015
R. I. P. To another dear and kind, wonderful friend and a special Human Being. God certainly picked the best for Billy's journey, he has always been a kind, caring, and most generous person and did indeed "Walk the walk, and Talk the talk"...true to his family, his God, and his Friends everywhere he went. I will indeed miss our good talks and friendship!!!
Gerald & Marilyn Melancon
April 21, 2015
Our Prayers and thoughts go out for Mr. Billy and his family. He always treated everyone he encountered as a long time friend. We're blessed to have known him and his Wife. Go with God Mr. Bill.
Rose Ledet Matherne
April 21, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Carol Payne Smith
April 21, 2015
In his memory with thoughts of hope and strength for his surviving family.
mona faye thibodaux hebert
April 20, 2015
His footprint made this world a better place. Praying good memories help fill the voids as he steps into his eternal reward. May God give you comfort. Lov yall
Lloyd Aucoin III
April 20, 2015
As the obit says, he never met a stranger. My dad Butch worked for him and loved him like a brother. A fellow Marine, my dad would always say how "Gung Ho" Mr Billy was. How I wished I could have seen him one last time. You will never be forgotten and always missed.
Semper Fi,
Lloyd A Aucoin III
GySgt USMC
Liz Boudreaux
April 20, 2015
To Miss Mary, Nicole, Michele, and Andrea.....I would like to take this moment to offer my sincere condolences. Mr. Billy was a good man who always had a warm and friendly smile. I remember him when I was little and always thought he was so nice. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you all at this very difficult time.
Pat Garrett
April 20, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss . My first cousin Billy was a very special person . He will be missed. I am presently out of state and will not be able to attend his services but my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Pat Bourgeois Garrett
Lajohnna, Wayne, and Oscar Traigle
April 20, 2015
Thank you Mr. Billy for sharing your heart of kindness and love with us always! Prayer of love and encouragement are being sent to your family.
Joe/Donna Clement
April 20, 2015
Mrs Mary, Nicole, Michelle and Andrea, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was such a sweet and kind soul. May God wrap his arms around you all and give you peace, In Jesus name we pray, Amen
Loria Dupre
April 20, 2015
Mr. Billy thank you for all the love and support you showed my Family during our life time. God Rest your Soul.
sharon
April 20, 2015
Such a kind and loving man..Gone too soon..
Steve & Judy Larpenter
April 20, 2015
Billy was a kind,friendly and generous man. His friendship will be greatly miss.Rest in peace Billy
Mona Trahan
April 20, 2015
Such a kind big hearted loving man!
We will miss him dearly . Lunch will never be the same without seeing his smiling face.
Kenny Brouillette
April 20, 2015
Billy was a longtime friend who I first met in the early seventies when we worked together. Always had a kind word, always friendly, very knowlegeable, funny, the very definition of a decent human being. Words are hard to come by as I just learned of his passing...but the good thoughts will be with me forever. My sympathies to his family....I mourn with them.
Sandy Rakwichian
April 20, 2015
Thank you Mr Billy for being so kind, genuine, sweet and loving to everyone around you. Thank you for our friendship we had made. You made me feel more than welcome in Houma. You will be forever missed.
Mary Adoue
April 20, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. I will not be able to attend the service but wanted the family to know I am thinking of you and I having known Billy for over 30 years, you have lost a prince of a person. It brings a smile to my face just thinking about him as he was so "nice" to everyone. My heart and prayers go out to the entire family. I know he will missed by so many people, including myself. It just won't be the same at Copeland's for lunch anymore.
Julie Glynn St Germain
April 20, 2015
Another thread in the fabric that weaved my childhood is gone. I will always think of Mr. Billy with a smile in my heart. My thoughts are with you Mrs. Mary, Nicole, Michele and Andrea.
Cindy Penn
April 20, 2015
Always cared so much for uncle Bully, he was always so kind and sweet to me. I'm sorry for your loss. We will be praying for your family.
Rena Babin-Shoffner
April 20, 2015
Mary, Nicole, Michele, Andrea my prayers are with you all. God Speed Billy.
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