Georgia Robbins Smith
January 2, 2009Milton Short
January 6, 2009Posted Monday, January 5, 2009
Claude Joseph Cheramie, 70, a native of New Orleans, La., and a resident of Patterson, La., died Monday, December 29, 2008.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dolores Pitre Cheramie; one son, Shane A. Cheramie and wife Ray Ann of Houma, La.; one daughter, Selena Cheramie Shannon and husband Casey of Berwick, La.; sister-in-law, Phyllis Pitre Zullo of Houston, Tx.; grandchildren, Sarah Domangue Veillion and husband Gregory, Rebecca Ann Domangue, Brady Timothy Shannon and Shane Julian Cheramie; and step-grandchildren, Jacob Micheal Broussard and John Micheal Broussard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian A. Cheramie and Bridgette Orgeron Cheramie; and two sisters, Bella Cheramie and Thelma Cheramie Bruce, of Cut Off, La.
He worked as a wireline operator in the oilfield. Claude, better known at Popie, enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a very giving person and did anything for his family and friends.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, January 5, and 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, at Chauvin Funeral Home. The funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with burial at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, La.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.