Ernest G. Stelly, 71, died Saturday, September 5, 2020 in a local hospital.
He was born in Rayne and was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. Ernest retired after many years of service as a tug boat captain. He enjoyed gatherings with family and friends.
Survivors include his children, Lorraine Deville and fiance', David Rayon of Church Point, and Michael W. Stelly of Sulphur; his step-daughter, Rachel Johnson of Virginia; the mother of his children, Marie Kershaw of Lake Arthur; his ex-wife, Cynthia Thibodeaux of Covington; his siblings, Frank Stelly of Sulphur and Agnes Roberts of Mamou; four grandchildren, Tami Hoggatt, Tonya Hoggatt Wright, Emily Stelly, and Samantha Stelly; and four great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Eunice Stelly; and a sister, Leona Landry.
Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Words of comfort and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.