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Claude Joseph Barras Sr., 67, a native of Algiers, La., and long time resident of Morgan City, La., died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010.
Mr. Barras was an outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, camping and all the activities that are associated to the outdoors. He loved his family and enjoyed teaching his sons and grandchildren the ways of a sportsman. He was a master mechanic and worked many years for Louisiana Machinery until his retirement this year.
He is survived by his sons, Claude Jr. (Missy), Rodney (Tara) and Shane Barras; daughter, Dwana (Daniel) Ellis; brothers, Preston Jr., Randy and Lonnie Barras; sister, Elanore Roberts; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Preston Oscar and Evelyn Forsyth Barras; his second wife, Katie Mire Barras; and a great-grandchild, Kailey Chavis.
He is buried at Beau Pre’ Memorial Park in Jeanerette, La.
(Hargrave Funeral Home)
