Roy J. Benoit

Roy Joseph Benoit, 65, a na- tive of Thibodaux and resident of Amelia, died Friday, June 8, 2007, at his residence. He was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church. Roy was a welder by trade and loved many things in life. He loved being on the water, which included fishing and crabbing. At home he was a very good fix-it man, as he loved to tinker. He loved to en- tertain people at his home, es- Roy Joseph Benoit pecially with his barbecues and crab boils. He also loved rock and roll, and country music sometimes taking out his guitar and strumming away and singing. When he was not playing music, he loved to dance and did so very well. Roy will be remembered for his love his God and his family He was the pillar of the family. Roy was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and brother, and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was the son of Dolese and Beatrice Thibodeaux Benoit. Roy is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Marie Lo drigue Benoit; one daughter, Charlene Simoneaux and her hus band, Camille, of Gautier, Miss.; two sons, Faron J. Benoit, and his wife, Cherie, of Katy, Texas, and Jason P. Benoit of Amelia one sister, Janice Fabergas and her husband, Michael, of Bay ou Blue; one brother, Roland Benoit and his wife, Margaret, o Schriever; 10 grandchildren, Royce Benoit Jr., Valerie Amadee Anthony Scully Jr., Waylon Scully, Sheena Scully, Donald Clause Jr., Summer Clause, Jayla Simoneaux, Alex Brackin and Jonathon Benoit; three great-grandchildren, Royce Benoi III, Bryce Benoit and Bayli Scully; and one step-great-grand child, Trey Derouen. He is also survived by his father and mother, Dolese and Beatrice Benoit. He was preceded in death by one son, Royce Benoit Sr., and one daughter, Sheila B. Scully. The family received friends Sunday, June 10, 2007, at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City and again this morning from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Amelia. AMass of Christian burial was held at St. Andrew Church with Father Greg Fratt officiating. Interment was at St. An drew Cemetery in Amelia. Friends are invited to leave condolence messages for the family at www.twincityfh.com