Cecil Ray Deskins

Cecil Ray Deskins obituary, Houma, LA

Cecil Ray Deskins

Cecil Deskins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Samart Funeral Home of Houma - Bayou Blue on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Cecil Ray Deskins, 74, a native of Cleveland, Ohio and a resident of Gray, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Charolette Lasiter; sons, James Robert Deskins, Charles Raymond Deskins, and Andrew Allen Deskins, Sr.; grandchildren, Quora Brinne Deskins, Oliver Quinn Deskins, Andrew Allen Deskins, Jr., and Jeremiah Liam Deskins; and siblings, James Dale Deskins and Sheila Kay Wells.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Deskins, Sr. and Lucille Mae Deskins; and siblings, Ralph Deskins, Jr. and Sheryl Lynn Deskins.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Samart Funeral Home in Gray from 10:00 am until the memorial service at 12:00 pm.
Online condolences can be given at www.samartfuneralhome.com.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma, West Park is in charge of arrangements.
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