Russell Marcel

Russell Robert Marcel, 84, died Sunday, December 29, 2013 at 09:53 AM. He was a native of Houma, LA and resident of Houma, LA. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2014 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Friday, January 3, 2014 from 8:30am to 11:00am at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Liturgy of the Word will be held on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 11:00am at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc.. Burial: St. Louis Catholic Church Cemetery. He is survived by his, His wife June Guillot Marcel of 60 years, his children Don Marcel, Roxanne Chaisson and husband Kirby, Dennis Marcel and Annette Bratcher, 10 grandchildren: Shannon Eschete, Melissa Pellegrin and husband Lance, Kirby Chaisson Jr., and Sally Duet and husband Lee, Donovan Marcel and companion Sunshine, Travis Marcel and companion Shenna, Lorna Marcel, Amber Scott and husband Derrick, Angelique LeBoeuf, Brendon Bratcher, and 15 great grandchildren: Caleb, Lindsey, Lance Jr., Laci, Megan, Brad, Branson, Claire, Trevor, Lucas, William, Gavin, Devin, Sarah, and Victoria. He is also survived by his brother Gilbert Marcel, and his sister in law Frances Marcel, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his, His parents Raoul and Angelia Hebert Marcel, his aunt and uncle that raised him, Robert and Maria Porche, son Kevin Marcel, grandson Kevin LeBoeuf, his brother Earl Marcel and his two sisters, Alice Wibel and husband Charles and Bessie Pretlove and husband Bob and sister in law Helen Marcel, and four other siblings. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Russell enjoyed fishing, hunting, and shrimping, loved the outdoors and being in his boat on the water. After his children married and had grandchildren, those grandchildren became the love of his life. He could not wait for the next party or seafood boil. He enjoyed the holidays with his family and friends. Then came the great grandchildren later in life. He couldn't wait for their visits to hold and rock them. He truly enjoyed being with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was a very happy and humorous loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and had numerous loving friends. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren playing baseball. He will be dearly missed by ALL. The family would like to deeply thank Dr.Ray Cinnater, Dr. Jules Dupont, Dr Ralph Bourgeois, Dr. David Pellegrin, and the staff at T.G.M.C. rehab in 2006 when he had his stroke. We want to also thank Bayou Home Health Care, his nurses Neysa, Amanda, Moriah, Melinda, Journey Hospice and his nurse Amy Bourg.