Billy Anthony Degeyter

Loreauville–A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. Billy Anthony Degeyter, 51, on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 11:00AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Barry Crochet officiating. Interment will follow at All Saints Mausoluem.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022 at David Funeral Home of Loreauville from 4:00PM until 9:00PM, and resume on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 8:00AM until the time of the service. A Rosary will be prayed in the funeral home on Friday evening at 7:00PM.

A native of Loreauville and resident of Houma, Billy passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at his parent’s home. During high school he enrolled in the US National Guard and served his country during Desert Storm.  He graduated from ULL with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Honors. He also received his master’s degree of Arts in Psychological Counseling from Nicholls State University.  He was currently pursuing his Doctorate Degree through Nicholls State before his untimely passing. Billy was a licensed Addiction Counselor and helped save many lives during his career.

Billy was a Black Belt in Karate and Tae Kwon Do. He loved spending time with his family, especially his niece and nephew. Wherever Billy went, his four legged companion, Griffin was always by his side. To know Billy was to love him, he was sweet, kindhearted, and a fun loving man. He could tell the best stories of all the shenanigans and fun times he experienced.

Billy is survived by his parents, Roy “Botch” Degeyter Jr. and Carol Cade Degeyter of Loreauville; two brother, Barry Degeyter and wife Susan of New Iberia, Boudy Degeyter of Loreauville; niece and godchild, Caroline Degeyter of New Iberia; nephew, Matthew Degeyter of New Iberia; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Charles “Choppy” Cade Sr. and Roxie Cade; paternal grandparents, Roy Degeyter Sr. and Viola Degeyter; godmother, Frances Delcambre; uncles, Charles Cade Jr., Edwin Jordan, Billy Ray Anderson; and aunt, Delores Jordan.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Boudy Degeyter, Barry Degeyter, Kelly Neuville, Lyle Willis, Tye Trail, Wedge Denialle, Curt Degeyter, John Degeyter, and Lance Degeyter.

In lieu of flowers, donation can be made in Billy’s honor to Angel Paw’s Adoption Center, 1314 Troy Rd. or a charity of your choice.

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

David Funeral Home of Loreauville, 116 S. Main St. 337-229-8338 is in charge of arrangements.