George "Scrap"

Hymel

"I am now at peace, life's battle is done. I faced the foe and I have won."

George "Scrap" Hymel passed away at 84 years old on December 30, 2022 at home with his loving wife, Denise, of 56 years by his side along with his three children, their spouses and seven grandchildren.

Scrap was born on September 2, 1938 to Moise (Capt) and Regina (Mam Moise) in Mt Airy, LA. He married Denise (Denny) Roussel February 5, 1966 and went on to have three children; Stephen (Kim), Vikki (Mike) and Kent "Rooney" (Shannon). Scrap had seven grandchildren; Denise (Dylan), Megan, Austin (Ashley), Hunter (Kelsey), Stephen, Kami, and Zack.

Scrap is proceeded in death by his parents Moise and Regina Hymel, as well as his siblings, Lawrence (Peter), Dale, Wayne (Pint) and Ellis.

A prominent sugarcane farmer, business owner and family man. He is a legend by right, leaving a legacy of a four generation farm behind to his family. Scrap was an advocate for Louisiana agriculture and served Farm Bureau for 16 years at both local and state levels, member of the American Sugar Cane League and served on Farm Service Agency. He was humbly honored to be selected to reign as King Sucrose LXVIII, which he served proudly.

Remember this – a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. Scrap planted many seeds in his life. He was an active member of the Catholic Church where he served as an usher and member of the Knights of Columbus. Scrap was a member of the Lions Club, coached Little League baseball and mentor and supporter of St. James Parish Livestock Program.

He was a one of kind friend who never meet a stranger. Scrap genuinely touched the lives of everyone he encountered. He was known by all for his wit and sense of humor.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation at Rose Lynn Funeral Home 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Friends and family visitation from 6pm-9pm and resume on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from 8am – 9:30am.

Eulogy will begin at 10:30am on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, followed by funeral mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 616 E. Main St., Gramercy, LA at 11am. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Paulina, LA. Arrangements by Rose Lynn Funeral Home.