Ricky Simon Braud, 71, of Zachary, LA, passed away April 10, 2025. Ricky was born June 30th, 1953 in Baton Rouge, LA. He graduated from Istrouma High School where he met and later married his wife, Beth in 1974. Ricky went to work at Exxon Mobile in 1978, where he worked until he retired as a supervisor in 2012. While at Exxon, he spent his extra time building their home in Zachary where he and Beth raised their 3 children. In retirement, Ricky enjoyed playing golf with his buddies called the “rat pack” as well has his high school classmates. Ricky and Beth loved being at their beautiful home where he would spend time in his yard and woodshop attending to numerous projects, while also taking care of their two grandchildren. He and Beth especially loved traveling to their beach condo where they would boat and enjoy eating great food. Ricky is survived by his wife of 50 years, Beth Braud; son, Ricky Braud, daughter, Lauren Campbell and husband Scott Campbell, daughter, Devyn Landreneau and husband Jean Paul Landreneau; sister, Mona Lafoon; two grandchildren, Annabelle Campbell and Everett Landreneau. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Celine Braud. Visitation will take place at Greenoaks Memorial Park in Baton Rouge, LA on Tuesday, April 15th from 11am until services at 2pm and the burial to follow.
