Billy Viator

Billy Viator obituary, Gueydan, LA

Billy Viator

Billy Viator Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Matthews and Son Funeral Home - Jennings on Dec. 22, 2024.

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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 3:00 PM, at St. John the Evangelist in Mermentau, LA. for Billy Viator, 76, who passed away on December 20, 2024.
Reverend Andrew Schumacher will be officiating the service.
The family is requesting visiting hours to be held on Monday, December 23, 2024, from 10:00 AM until time of service. Rosary will be held at 11:00 AM.
Interment will be in the Mermentau Cemetery.
Billy was born on June 16, 1948 to Elias Viator and Eve Richard Viator of Midland, La. Billy led a career in the oilfield working for numerous companies. He held a passion for hunting and enjoyed spending his time with family and friends.
Billy is survived by his wife, Bonnie LaComb Viator, three sons, Kevin Viator, Allen Viator(Rehab), and Corey Viator; one daughter, Mona Clifton(Mike Lee); two brothers, Gary Viator, and Robert Viator; one sister, Denny Hanks; 8 grandchildren, Aaron Clifton, Bruce Clifton, Jesse Clifton, Brittany Clifton, Courtney Brewer, Jade Viator, Gage Viator, and Sophie Dalton; 16 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elias Viator and Eve Richard Viator; two brothers, Ken and Johnny; one sister, Helen.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Billy Viator please visit our Sympathy Store.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home of JENNINGS, 511 N. Cutting Avenue Jennings, LA 70546.

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