Paul A.

Bourgeois, Sr.

Paul A. Bourgeois, Sr. passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at the age 85. He was born in Gramercy, LA and was a resident of Paulina, LA.

Beloved husband of Carolyn Roussel Bourgeois. Loving father of Paul A. Bourgeois, Jr. (Aimee), Bart Bourgeois (Dorene), Happy Zeller (Karl), Lyle Bourgeois (Stacy), Holly Brazan (Jeremy), Stan Bourgeois (Lori), Candy Sittig (Jamie) and Britt LeBlanc (Joey). Grandfather of Paige, Holden, Baylie, Paisley, Reese, Paytin, Presley, Alixx, Claire, Johnathan, Maci, Marissa, Bria, Alyssa, Carli, Caleb, Jaden, Layton, (Baby Cameron-deceased), Rylie, Kymber and Colt. Son of the late Louise Rouillier Bourgeois and Garland Bourgeois, Sr. Brother of Ronnie Bourgeois, Daniel Bourgeois, Judy Doming, Louise Bourgeois, Sally Lear and the late Garland Bourgeois Jr., Maurice Bourgeois, Allie Bourgeois and baby Randy Bourgeois. Also survived by 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Paul retired from Occidental Chemical in Convent, LA. He served as a lecturer at St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a member of the adoration team for many years. In 1962 he was drafted into the United States Army and stationed in Germany. He was instrumental in developing the Paulina, Grand Point, Belmont Volunteer Fire Department where he was President beginning in 1970-2005. He also served as President of the Lutcher-Gramercy Jaycees. Paul was appointed to be a member of the Amite River Basin Committee.

A man of many talents - Paul was known as "MacGyver" to his family and friends because of his ability to solve and fix all things; he was an exceptional cook and a technical genius.

He was proud to be a husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time at "The Camp" on Blind River. He was a friend to everyone he met and his kindness, positivity for life, and happiness will always be remembered.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2130 Rectory St., Paulina on Friday, March 1, 2024. Visitation will be held at the church 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.

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