Charles Rodney "Rod" Prejean Sr.

A loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Rod, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Good Friday, March 30, 2018. After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's, this faithful servant was welcomed into the arms of his beloved savior Jesus Christ. Rod was born on June 9, 1932, to Emile Travis Prejean, Jr. and Beulah Guerin Prejean, and was a lifelong resident of Brusly. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran who served in the Korean War. Rod was a respected businessman in the Insurance Industry for over fifty-five years as a manager, co-owner, and owner of many agencies, with the final twenty-nine years as owner of Rod Prejean & Associates, Inc. He was an Independent Agent and held the designation of Certified Life Underwriter. Rod served the local and regional area for many years as a former Alderman for the Town of Brusly for twelve years and as former Mayor for eight years. He also served on the board of the Louisiana Municipal Association for five years and was Past President for a year dealing with various Louisiana leaders, legislators, and Governors. Very active in his community, Rod coached the Addis V.F.W. team for the K.C. Basketball league. He was a member of the Brusly Lions Club for many years and served as Past President. He was also a member of the American Legion, the Addis V.F.W., and was a member and Past President of the West Side Golf Club. Rod was a founding member of the Brusly Panther Paws, serving as the organization's first President. He was also the ""Voice of the Brusly Panthers"", announcing football games for more than twenty-five years. Rod was honored to be one of the first athletes inducted into the Brusly High School Hall of Fame. Throughout his adult life, Rod was blessed to serve his church, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Brusly, as an usher, lector, and as a prior member of the Parish Council. He was also a prior member of the Diocesan Pastoral Council. Visitation will be at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen on Friday, April 6, 2018, from 5pm to 8pm, and at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly on Saturday, April 7, 2018, from 9am until Mass of Christian Burial at noon, celebrated by Fr. Matt Lorrain. Entombment will follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery, Brusly. Rod leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years, Beverly Daigle Prejean, daughters, Debra Salvadras and husband Ronnie, Michelle Stein and husband Darrin, sons, Charles R. ""Chuck"" Prejean and wife Alena, Gordon Prejean and wife Jeannie, Michael Prejean and wife Sonya, and Brian Prejean and wife Lynn. He was a loving grandfather to his eleven grandchildren, Corey Salvadras, Valerie Prejean Bernard, Chad Prejean, Courtney Salvadras DiBenedetto, Natalie Prejean Guidroz, Kayla Prejean Vincent, Jordan Prejean, Jillian Prejean Courville, Jade Prejean McCune, Victoria Stein, and Brooke Stein. He is also survived by ten great-grandchildren and two on the way; brother, James Prejean and wife Betty; and brother-in-laws and sister in laws, Kenny and Lynn Carr, Ed and Carol Floyd, Pat Daigle, and Eugene Reeves. Preceded in death by parents, Emile, Jr. and Beulah Guerin Prejean; sister, Carol Reeves; brothers, E. T. Prejean, III, and Wayne Prejean, Sr. Pallbearers will be Corey Salvadras, Chad Prejean, Dexter Courville, Jeremey DiBenedetto, Dustin Guidroz, Kurt McCune, and Brandon Vincent. Dad, you taught us well and have set the bar high. Your work here on earth is done. Your memory and values will continue to guide us until the day we are reunited with you in God's kingdom. Rest in Peace Dad…. you have earned it. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Rod's earthly angels who were lovingly devoted to his care and to our family: Addie Crochet, Dawn Grove, Barbara Dawson, Loretta Porter, Patricia Johnson, and Sarrell Reese. We would also like to express our appreciation to the staff of Bridgeway Hospice for providing wonderful care and comfort to Rod in his last days. Finally, to our dear loved ones and neighbors who supported us through these difficult times, we thank you and we love you. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Rod's memory may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Building Fund or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please share sympathies, condolences, and memories online at www.wilbertservices.com.