William "Billy" Fanguy

William “Billy” Paul Fanguy, 68, peacefully passed away on Thursday February 7,2019 at 9:18 A.M. surrounded by his loving family, friends and the sweet sounds of Norah Jones. He was a native and resident of Houma and a 1968 graduate of Terrebonne High School.

A Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated on Monday February 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel Magnolia of Chauvin Funeral Home 5899 Highway 311. with interment in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 10, at the funeral home and Monday, February 11 from 8:00 until service time at the funeral home. 

Mr. Billy is survived by his loving daughters Lea Fanguy Griffin and husband Brian and their children, Clark and Abram; and Amanda Fanguy Engelhardt and husband Dale and their children, Kai, Eden, Rain, Xiola, and Selah. Brothers, Ernest Fanguy, Jr. and wife Victoria, James Fanguy and Gary Fanguy and wife Lisa and Sister-in-law Gerry Fanguy.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest Fanguy, Sr. and Myrtle Derouche Fanguy and brother Charles Fanguy.

Mr. Billy served as a Sgt. In the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran earning many commendations including two Bronze Stars for heroism in ground combat and a Purple Heart.

After retiring from the oilfield, he spent his time fishing, listening to music and watching football, always cheering for his Saints.
He was a loving Father and wonderful Grandfather. He was generous, kind, fun, and charming and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Fanguy Family.