Blake James Chastant

New Iberia– Funeral services will be held for Blake James Chastant, 38, on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 2:00PM at the David Funeral Home Chapel of New Iberia with Pastor Steven Desormeaux officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022 from 8:30AM until the time of the service.

A native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, Blake passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at his home. Blake was a fearless traveler, he never met a stranger and he loved with all of his heart. He truly lived his life to the fullest. He traveled across the United States working as an auto mechanic and he was also a jack of all trades. Blake enjoyed exploring new places and he had a good time whether he was with friends or on his own. If you ever had the pleasure of receiving one of his amazing hugs, you know exactly how meaningful they were. His hugs were truly the best. He was also a comedian. Blake could make people laugh in just about any situation. He always managed to have a smile on his face no matter how hard life would get. He adored his nieces, Charlie and Riley. He will be greatly missed by all of his loved ones.

He is survived by his father, Randy Chastant of Loreauville; mother, Janie Chastant of New Iberia; sister, Brooksie Chastant and fiancé Spencer Desormeaux of New Iberia; two nieces, Charlie Desormeaux and Riley Desormeaux of New Iberia; maternal grandfather, John Melancon Sr.; aunt and godmother, Jeanine Albert and husband Roland of St. Martinville; aunts, Lucy Dorcey and husband Vince of Loreauville, Karen Devillier and husband Dwight of Loreauville, Linda M. Picard and husband Chris of Loreauville; uncle and godfather, Henry Chastant and wife Sandra of Loreauville; uncle, Kevin Chastant and wife Tracy of Jeanerette; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jean B. Chastant and Gale D. Chastant; maternal grandmother, Juliette P. Melancon; uncles, John Melancon Jr., Karl Chastant; aunt, Jeannie Chastant; cousin, Nichole Marie Chastant.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Cody Albert, Quinn Latiolais, Bryce Richard, Vince Dorsey, Tyson Chastant and Nicholas Chastant. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bryson Chastant, Spencer Desormeaux, Roland Albert, Jordan Melancon and Henry Chastant.

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

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