Autry Paul Champagne

Cecilia - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, September 15, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia honoring the life of Autry Paul Champagne, 88, who passed away on September 8, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes.

A visitation will take place at Pellerin Funeral Home in Cecilia on Sunday from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM and will continue on Monday from 8:00 AM until Service time.

A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM on Sunday.

Rev. Greg Cormier will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Readers will be Sage Champagne and Connie LeBlanc. Gift bearers will be Kristen Champagne, Jenny Champagne and Lindley Speyrer.

Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Born on June 29, 1937, in Breaux Bridge, LA, Autry was a devoted family man, known for his unwavering support and encouragement for his loved ones. He took immense pride in being an active presence in his grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's lives, attending all their sporting events to cheer them on as their biggest supporter.

Autry worked as a supervisor in a salt mine, where he earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues. Outside of work, he found joy in two passions: hunting and gardening. An avid duck hunter, he was especially proud of making his own duck calls, a skill that showcased his creativity and connection to nature. He also cherished spending time tending to his garden, nurturing it as one would a family.

He is survived by his son, Danny "Champ" Champagne; daughter, Mary Margaret Champagne; siblings, Wessey Champagne, Annette Berard and Anna Lee Mailey; grandchildren, Cody Champagne (Jenny), Beau (Lindley) Champagne and Brandon Champagne (Kristen); great-grandchildren, Sage Champagne, Kaden Champagne, Layne Champagne, Ali-Kaye Champagne, Alivia Champagne, Emma Champagne, Griffin Champagne, Jordyn Champagne and Sophia Champagne; and his three god children, Mark Champagne, Connie LeBlanc and Cathy Berard Veillon.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Hebert Champagne; parents, Samuel and Enola Huval Champagne; brothers, Lee Allen Champagne, Roland Champagne, Raymond Champagne; and a granddaughter, Mia Champagne.

Pallbearers will be Cody Champagne, Brandon Champagne, Beau Champagne, Kaden Champagne, Layne Champagne, Griffin Champagne and Brian Champagne.

The family would like to thank the Staff of Our Lady of Lourdes for their care and compassion.

Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.