Earl "Papa or Patin" Edward Rougeau

He was a native of Basile and had been a resident of Vinton for over 30 years coming from Moss Bluff. Earl enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of Christian Life Church in Vinton and loved by his church family. He was a true Cajun, having never met a stranger, was a "collector" of many things, and would give the shirt off of his own back to help someone in need.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Lou Rougeau of Vinton; his children, Amada Rougeau of Reeves, Joseph Rougeau of Kinder, Lerdie Lanette Prudhomme of Kinder, Amadia Rougeau of Indiana, Rena Clayton of Pineville, Katina Crochet of Hathaway, Angela Guillot and husband, Joey of Moss Bluff, Vicki Yocum and husband, Ken of Gilmer, Texas, Carla Pratt of Moss Bluff, and Lee Pratt and wife, Dawn of Houston, Texas; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Earl "Kem" Rougeau; his siblings, Harry Rougeau, Mary Ann Rougeau, Jeanette Stelly, and Jessie Rougeau.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 2, in Christian Life Church in Vinton. The Revs. Don Snider and Lee Pratt will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until the time of service Saturday, all in the church. Words of comfort and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.