Freddy "Fred" Gene Ezell

Catahoula- Funeral Services will be held for Mr. Freddy “Fred” Gene Ezell, age 71, on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at  2:30PM at Dion Madonna Hall next to St. Rita’s Catholic Church with Brother Jessie Charpentier to serve as the Celebrant.  Interment will follow at Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery in Catahoula.

Visitation will begin on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 11:00AM until 10:00PM.  Visitation will continue on Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 8:00AM until service time.  Visitation will be held at Dion Madonna Hall, 4452 Catahoula Hwy, St. Martinville, La. 70582.

A native and resident of Tallulah, "Fred" as he was known passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at his residence. Fred was an outdoorsman through and through.  He enjoyed hunting in Tallulah and fishing in the Atchafalaya Basin.  If he wasn’t home, you could bet he was either running nets, crawfishing, or at his hunting camp in north Louisiana.  Fred traded in his deer stand for a mansion in the heaven, but he will be sadly missed by all who loved him.

He is survived by his son, James Ezell and companion Ciji Schexnayder of St. Martinville; step children, Debra Melancon and husband Gary of Lafayette, Linda Doucet and husband Perry of Catahoula, Cynthia Gorbea and husband Salvador of Houston, TX, Cleveland Talley of St. Martinville, Terry Talley of Catahoula, Anthony Talley of Youngsville, Mervin Talley and wife Kim of Catahoula; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Thidobeaux Ezell; father, James Ezell; mother, Juanita Ezell; and brother, Jimmy Ezell.

Upholding the honor of Pallbearers will be family and friends.

The family would like to thank Tifford, Patty, and Cliff Watts for their friendship and kindness and for always looking after Mr. Freddy in Tallulah.

Family and friends wishing to express condolences can visit Freddy Ezell's memorial page at www.davidfuneralhome.org .

David Funeral Home - New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St., (337)369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.