Eric Nelson

Roussel, Sr.

Eric Nelson Roussel, Sr. was born on March 16, 1937 in New Orleans, LA. He passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 in Thibodaux, LA.

He is survived by his loving spouse of nearly 60 years, Jacqueline Amedee Roussel; children, Ellis Roussel, II (Donna), Deborah Roussel Reulet, and Eric Nelson Roussel, Jr. (Cindy); grandchildren, Corey Roussel, Derek Roussel (Lacy), Jean Louis Reulet, III (Michelle), Michelle Reulet (Chris), Monique Reulet, Lance Roussel, Chelsea Roussel, Samantha Stegall, and Taylor Morvant; and great-grandchildren, Lucca Roussel and Baby Reulet. He is also survived by his siblings, Alan Roussel (Clare), F. Eugene Roussel (Margaret), Barat Roussel (Helen), Leland Roussel, and Lise Roussel Poirrier (Jean).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Antoine Roussel and Camille Graugnard Roussel, and a sister, Marian Roussel of Edgard, LA.

He was a 1955 graduate of Holy Cross High School in New Orleans. He retired from as Assistant Manager of Caire and Graugnard Sugar Mill and Farm. He was a founding member of the St. John Westside Volunteer Fire Department in Edgard, acting as Chief for 20 of his 50 years of service.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1514 in Vacherie, LA. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church where he served on the Pastoral Council and as an usher, wedding coordinator, and Eucharistic Minister for 25 years. He was the recipient of the Order of St. Louis Medallion.

A memorial visitation will be held in his honor on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard, LA. Interment will follow in the St. John the Baptist Cemetery.

Rose Lynn Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements. To view or sign the online guestbook, visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com.