Jerald Wayne Pitre

Mr. Jerald Wayne Pitre, 62, of DeRidder passed away on Dec. 27, 2018.

Mr. Pitre was born on Aug. 22, 1956, in Jennings to Clifford Pitre and Versa Bolfa. He was a cross country truck driver who enjoyed seeing as much of America as he could. He loved hunting and he enjoyed taking care of the animals on his farm, but most of all he loved his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Sue LaVergne Pitre; one daughter, Mary Pitre of Mississippi; two sons, Jerald (Christy) Pitre, Jr., of Jennings and Chad (Amanda Veuleman) Pitre of Hathaway; five sisters, Velma Reed, Thelma Portie, Merlene Landry, Geneva Mier, and Bernadine LaCoste, all of Lake Arthur; two brothers, Donald Pitre of Jennings and Tommy Pitre of Texas; and 10 grandchildren.

Mr. Pitre was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Cody Pitre; and a sister, Lou Ann Pitre.

Cremation has been entrusted to Miguez Funeral Home.

Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.miguezfuneralhome.com.ith Pastor Josh Belt officiating.

Published in Jennings Daily News January 2, 2019