Daniel Anthony Ledet

Daniel A. "Red" Ledet, a native of Pointe-Aux-Chenes and resident of Chauvin, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at the age of 81.

Daniel graduated from St. Joseph Benedictine High School in 1962. He spent the next 5 years working on tugboats for LeBeouf Brothers Towing before beginning his career with Texaco. Over the next 35 years his work and dedication were unsurpassed, filling many roles working on boats and barges before transitioning to the office as a marine transportation specialist. Daniel often spoke of the enjoyment he had working on the M/V: M.E. Trahan, a rig pulling tugboat that was a Phenom in the oil industry.

On June 12, 1965, Daniel married the love of his life Myra and together were blessed with three children and numerous grandchildren. He was a special person who loved all his children and grandchildren equally. Daniel instilled a strong work ethic in his children as well as shared his love for the outdoors and passion for hunting. He was an avid deer hunter and loved spending time with family at his camp in Mississippi, especially during the holidays. Red was a "Legend" in the deer hunting world. He will forever be remembered as a fair and generous man.

Rest in peace, your work here on Earth is done! We will love you always!!

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Myra P. Ledet; children, Randy J. Ledet (Jenny), Mitsy L. Dupre (David) and Danny J. Ledet Sr. (Jackie); grandchildren, Jordy M. Ledet, Rikki L. Fangue (Jacob), Brooke F. Verdin (Shawn), Kailey Dupre (Suzanne), Kody Dupre, Danny J. Ledet Jr. (Melissa), Justin J. Ledet (Heather) and Tad J. Ledet Sr. (Courtney); great-grandchildren, Harper, Houston & Henley Tidwell, Aubri Fangue, Bethany, Tad Jr., Lenox & Jaxon Ledet, Daken & Madox Billiot, and Kirsten Dcruz; siblings, Aswald Ledet, Angela Hebert (Gerald), Susan Williams (Ron) and James Ledet Sr. (Deborah); godmother, Della L. Rougeau; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Annie N. Ledet; brother, Charles Ledet; brother-in-law, Norman "Judge" Falgout; sisters-in-law, Victoria B. Ledet and Annabelle B. Ledet; in-laws, Leo P. and Leodile L. Peltier; uncle, Louby Ledet and aunt, Laise M. Ledet.

A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025 at Samart Funeral Home (4511 West Park Ave., Gray) from 9:00 AM until service time. A religious service will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin.

The family would like to thank the staff at The Suites at Sugar Mill Point and ACG Hospice for their care and compassion.

Online condolences can be given at www.samartfuneralhome.com

Samart Funeral Home of Houma, 4511 West Park Ave, Gray has been entrusted with handling his arrangements.