Francis “Gene” Eugene Grilliot

Paula Ann Gautreaux Grasso
July 3, 2023
Lauren Lapeyrouse Guidry
July 3, 2023
Paula Ann Gautreaux Grasso
July 3, 2023
Lauren Lapeyrouse Guidry
July 3, 2023

Francis “Gene” Eugene Grilliot, 77, died Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 2:20 AM. Born November 26, 1945 he was a native of Eaton, Ohio and resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana.


A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023 from 9:00 AM until service time at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM with burial following at Saint Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Delta Richard Grilliot; daughters, Debra “Peanut” Grilliot, Amy Kimbril (Jeremy Leonard); grandchildren, Joseph Percle, Bradley Richardson, Blaine Grilliot, Amber Trussell, Krystal Clement, Kandie Lingner; 8 great grandchildren, siblings, Kate Myers (Bob), Martin Grilliot (Jackie), Robert Grilliot, Frankie Grilliot, Rev. Ray Grilliot (Carolyn).

He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Hannah Grilliot; son, Francis Eugene Grilliot, Jr.; niece, Rachel Meyers; father and mother in law, Pierre Richard and Lillian Tregre Richard.


He was a United States Navy Vietnam Veteran and member of the VFW. He was employed for Total Transport and also worked for American Eagle.

Ordoyne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.