Robert Hymel, 84, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Patterson Healthcare Center.
Robert was born on April 22, 1931 in Morgan City the son of Cyrus and Dolphina Barrios Hymel.
Robert loved being in the outdoors whether he was hunting, fishing or just taking a ride in the boat. He enjoyed to go out dancing and loved to do the Jitter Bug; he also loved riding his bicycle and would ride it everywhere. Of all the things that Robert did in life the thing he enjoyed the most was spending time with his family, but especially loved spoiling his grandchildren.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by three children, Melvin Hymel of Berwick, Milton Hymel and wife Bobbie of Mena, Arkansas and Delores Elliot and husband David of Morgan City; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anna-Mae Gros Hymel; one daughter, Katherine Dupre.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2015 at Twin City Funeral Home with a visitation being held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Following services Robert will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.