Richard Verrette

Richard "Ricky" Verrette, a native and lifelong resident of Morgan City was unexpectedly called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the age of 67.

A businessman, Ricky was the proud founder, owner, and operator of Tri City Custom Sheet Metal of Morgan City. Though he was a hardworker, to Ricky family came first. He was the kind of father and grandfather who would never miss a family event. Each barrel race, softball, baseball, volleyball, and football game was attended by Ricky. In his spare time, Ricky enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cooking on the grill. A season ticket holder, Ricky was a proud fan of LSU Football and could always be seen wearing a LSU cap. A wonderful father, grandfather, and friend, Ricky was the kind of person who would do anything for another. His presence will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

Ricky leaves to cherish his wonderful memory his daughter, Becky Fontenot and her husband, Jeff; three grandchildren, Jesse, Haley, and Tate Fontenot; and two siblings, Micky Carmouche and his wife, Barbara, and Darrel Carmouche.

Ricky was preceded in death by his mother, Enola Verrette; his grandmother, Stella Verrette and his grandfather, Leonard "Leon" Verrette.

The family requests that a time of visitation be observed on Monday, April 17, 2017 from 9:00am until time of services at Holy Cross Catholic Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Ricky on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 11:00am at Holy Cross Catholic Church with graveside services following in the Morgan City Cemetery.

Pallbearers for Ricky will be Jeff Fontenot, Jesse Fontenot, Scotty Manual, Micky Carmouche, Darrel Carmouche, Dusty Parrish, Todd Franklin, Andre Landry, and Charlie Solar. Honorary pallbearers will include Tate Fontenot and Larry Stanley.

Arrangements under the direction of Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, LA.