John L. Lerille, Sr., 81, a native of Galliano, LA and a resident of Larose, LA, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Larose, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 pm with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Odette LeBlanc Lerille; daughter, Jonette Johnfroe (Todd); sons, John Lerille, Jr. (Stacy), Scott Lerille (Melanie) and Jody Lerille (Amy); grandchildren, Josiah Lerille, Savannah Pellegrin, Jena Johnfroe, Stevie Lerille, James Lerille, Thomas Lerille, Lawson Lerille, Malyn Larille and Lincoln Lerille; great grandchildren, Trista Lerille, Channing Pellegrin, Craig “C.J.” Pellegrin and Cannon Pellegrin and brothers, Rodney Lerille and William Lerille.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Bella Lerille and sister, Lois Gautreaux.
John was an avid golfer and woodworker. He was a master of tinkering and was able to fix something out of anything. He was a huge LSU football fan. He loved spending time with his family and will be greatly missed by all.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.