Darryl James

"Joe Joe" Becnel

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  2 Timothy 4:7

Darryl James "Joe Joe" Becnel passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the age of 62. He was born in New Orleans, LA and a resident of Lutcher, LA.

Darryl was an attorney for 25 years, but his true passion came from being a high school teacher.  After a successful liver transplant in 2017, he decided he wanted a job that would be fulfilling as well as one that would give back to the community.  He taught Literature and History for 4 years at East St. John High School/STEM.  He referred to the students he taught as his kids.  He brought praise and guidance to them as well as instilled self-worth.  When former students would see him, they would tell him how they were succeeding in life. He became one of those teachers that you would never forget.

Beloved husband of Melissa Doming Becnel. Loving father of Emily Elizabeth and Benjamin Roger Becnel (Brenna). Son of the late Lydia Marie "Fe" Michel Becnel and Roger Joseph "Buck" Becnel. Brother of Mary Katherine "Prunie" Frederic (the late Mike), Carol Bruno (Todd) and the late Robert "Bosco" Becnel. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation at Rose Lynn Funeral Home, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2130 Rectory St., Paulina, LA from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.  Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Paulina, LA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Perry's Posse Inc., P.O. Box 2053, Garyville, LA 70051 www.perrysposse.org

Arrangements by Rose Lynn Funeral Home. To view or sign the online guest book, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com