Benjamin Paul "Lil Ben" Savoie Sr.

Jeanerette– A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Mr. Benjamin Paul Savoie Sr., 90, on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 2:30PM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Alexander Albert officiating. Interment will follow at Loisel Cemetery.

A native and lifelong resident of Jeanerette, Mr. Savoie passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. “Lil Ben” as he was affectionately known was a collector of things. Mr. Benjamin was a devout Catholic and 4 ^th degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus and a member for 52 years. He enjoyed collecting coins, bottles, guns, knives, and collectable miniature cars.  He was a master fabricator and the owner and operator of Lil Ben’s Welding. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren very much. Benjamin was kind and loving and will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his children, Harriet Pirnie, Gale Martin (Ronald), Benjamin Savoie, Jr. (Kathy), Mona Gravois (Ricky), Bert Savoie; grandchildren, Joey Hebert, Bridgette Ortega, Kyle Pirnie, Ricky Gravois, Nicholas Gravois, Jake Savoie, Ashle Savoie; great-grandchildren, Chase Hebert, Lillie Hebert, London Ortega, Mason Gravois, Dawson Gravois, Hannah Gravois, Noah Gravois, Luke Gravois, River Gravois, Reese Gravois, Avery Savoie, Jacob Savoie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Guidry Savoie; his son, Oray Savoie; his parents, Oray and Mary Guillotte Savoy; son-in-law, Glen Pirnie; siblings, Russell Savoy, Curtis Savoy, Audrey Bordelon, and Shirley Adams.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Bert Savoie, Ricky Gravois, Joey Hebert, Nicholas Gravois, Jake Savoie and Ricky “Bro” Gravois.

Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Benjamin “Benny” Savoie Jr., Kyle Pirnie, Dylan Mendoza, Noah Gravois, Mason Gravois, and Dawson Gravois.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Acadiana, especially nurse Mallory, for all of their care and compassion. Special thanks to Bert, Mona, and Ricky Gravois.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mr. Savoie’s honor to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St. Suite 200, Lafayette, La. 70503.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of Jeanerette, 400 Provost St. 337-276-5151 is in charge of arrangements.