Jerry was a native of Jennings and resident of Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in the Vietnam War. Jerry was a avid motorcyclist, loved traveling and absolutely loved sweets (especially pies). He retired after many years with Conoco Phillips.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Barbara Sonnier of Lake Charles; sons Scott Sonnier and wife Becky of Lake Charles and Jerry P. "Jaco" Sonnier, Jr. of McKinney, TX; brothers, Patrick Sonnier and wife Claire of Denver, CO. and Mark Sonnier and wife Debbie of Pearl River; a sister, Darlene Bourgeois and husband Bill of Sulphur; grandchildren, Tre' Sonnier, John Sonnier, Genevieve Sonnier, Jaune-Marie, Lexie Sonnier, Katie Sonnier, Alvin "Jack" Sonnier, and Joe Sonnier; bonus daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his step father Harry J. Begnaud; and his first wife Mary O. Sonnier.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com for the Sonnier family.
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