J.R. Deshotel, former Perry Pitre g.m.

J. R. Deshotel died on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Lake Charles at the age of 77. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, September 26, 2014 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Rite of Committal will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Father Dustin Dought Celebrant.
He was a retired General Manager from Perry Pitre Ford and a National Guard veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Dean Deshotel of Eunice; his four children, Kyle Deshotel and wife, Paula, Nicole Bergeron and husband, James “Junior”, and Jay Deshotel all of Eunice, and Jude Deshotel of Kinder; a brother, Reven Deshotel of Opelousas; seven grandchildren, Kylie Jo Doucet, Dr. Kaleb Deshotel, Kourt Deshotel, Alec Deshotel, Skye Bergeron, Ansley Deshotel and Cole Bergeron; three great-grandchildren, Kameron, Katelyn and Wyatt.
He was preceded in death by his son, Chad Deshotel; parents, Lindey and Virgie Foret Deshotel; and a brother, Clyde Deshotel.
Visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Thursday, September 25th from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm and again on Friday, September 26th from 8:00 am until time of services. Deacon David Guillory will recite a Rosary at 6:30 pm Thursday evening.