Robert "Bobby" Bergeron

Robert "Bobby" Bergeron, 77 died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 at 2:30 a.m. He was a native of Boudreaux Canal and resident of Upper Little Caillou. Visitation will be held on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015 from 9 a.m. until funeral time at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Oct. 19, 2014 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be held at St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin.He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Ann Naquin; son, Billy J. Bergeron and wife Nadjah; daugthers, Belinda L. Bergeron, Bridget B. Foret and husband, John, and Becky B. Hohensee and husband, Garrett; sisters, Nell B. Pellegrin and husband, Eugene "Skip," and Margaret B. Thibodeaux and husband, Elmore; grandchildren, Lance A. Lapeyrouse and wife Natalie, and Lee B. Lapeyrouse, Brooks M. Bergeron, Bobby J. and Baby Foret, Gabe J., Hayden J., and Jack D. Hohensee, and Isabella E. Bergeron; great-grandchildren, Jane and Grant Lapeyrouse.He was preceded in death by his son, Benjamin "Benjy" I. Bergeron and parents, Evans Joseph and Margaret Marie Blanchard Bergeron.He was an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and served as a lector, commentator, and parish council member as president, vice president, and chaired many committees. He volunteered as a CCD youth speaker, and was especially active in Cursillos Movement as a leader/speaker from 1974-1978 which had a significant impact on his life. In addition, Bobby served as Ward 7 Commissioner for Recreation District Board as president, and a Lifetime Honorary Member of the Lions Club. Special Appointments and Civic Organization Memberships are as follows: *Children's Special Health Services, Member of the State Advisory Council*YMCA- Board of Directors*Terrebonne Council on Aging – advisory council member*Houma Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce – board of directors (1990-1996) and member (1985 to present)*Governor Appointed Member, Louisiana Highway One Project Task ForcePolitical Offices and Memberships are as follows: *Terrebonne Parish Police Jury – District F (1980-1984)*Terrebonne Parish Council – District H (1984-1992)*Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government President (2000-2004)*Police Jury Association*National Association of County Officers*League of National Cities*Economic Development Committee Chairperson*Barrier Islands, Atchafalaya River and Wetlands Mgmt. Committee Chairperson*Parish Jail Building Committee Chairperson*Sewer Committee Chairperson*Sanitation Committee Chairperson *Jail and Juvenille Detention Committee Chairperson*Advisory Board for Community Services Block Grant Program Chairperson*Finance Committee Chairperson*Policy, Legal, and Procedure Committee Vice Chairperson*Capital Improvements Committee Vice Chairperson*Ways and Means Vice Chairperson*Animal Ordinance Committee Vice Chairperson*Intergovernmental and Public Relations Committee *Health and Human Resources Committee*Terrebonne Parish Economic Development Consortium Member*Police Jury Association Committee on Criminal and Juvenile Justice Member*Juvenile Justice Alternative School Advisory Board MemberState Level: *Louisiana House of Representatives – District 53 (1992-1996)*Committees: Ways and Means, Joint Legislative Capital Outlay, Natural Resources*Subcommittees: Education Institutes, General Government, Infrastructure, Health and Corrections. Wildlife and Fisheries, Coastal and Wetlands Restoration*Constitutional Convention Delegate – 1992*Constitutional Convention Committee on Local Government Expenditures – Chairperson*House Committee Member on Elementary, Secondary, and Vocational Education Budget Reduction 1992-1993*Member of The National Energy CouncilAwards: *Outstanding Service to the Church – Diocese of Houma Thibodaux*Knights of Columbus – Certificate of Merit 1981 and 1988*Knights of Columbus – Recognition Award of Faithful and Exceptional Service*Knights of Columbus – 30 Years of Service Award*Knights of Columbus – Appreciation Award 1989*Knights of Columbus – Forth Degree Knight 1991 to present*Lions Club – Service Appreciation Award*Lions Club International Foundation- Melvin Johnson Fellowship Humanitarian Service Award*Kenneth C. Boudreaux American Legion Post 38 Service Appreciation Award*Ward 7 Citizen's Club – Outstanding Service Award *Houma Police Department Appreciation Award*Terrebonne Parish Consolidation Government District H. Recognition of Service Award (1988-1991)*Terrebonne Parish Council 12 Years of Service Award (1984-1992)*Terrebonne Parish Police Jury Service Award (1980-1984)*Public Official of the Year – National Association of Social Workers (1995)In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Options for Independence.