Francis Eugene "Gene" Richard

Abbeville- Private Graveside Services for Francis Eugene “Gene” Richard, age 83, will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday January 11, 2022, at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum with Chaplin Paul Broussard officiating.

A resident of Abbeville, Mr. Richard passed away on January 8, 2022. Gene was born in Erath, Louisiana to Jeanne Leleux and Moleus Richard on December 3, 1938. He went to school in Erath. He was previously married to Jeanette LeBlanc. He retired as a janitor from Dozier Elementary in Erath where he worked for 17 years. He proudly served in the Marines for 6 years. He was an avid gardener and felt that his best days were spent in his backyard.

Mr. Gene is survived by his first wife, Jeanette LeBlanc; one sister; Sue Richard; and his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Mr. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Moleus Richard and Jeanne Leleux; and his companion of 33 years Geraldine DuBois.

Pallbearers will be Twiley Yorke, Jim Yorke, Luke Thomas, Christy Thomas, Brandon Labit, and Dwayne Suire.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Dozier Elementary School in Erath, LA.

Special thanks to Nursing Specialties and Vermillion Council of Aging for the services provided to Mr. Gene.

David Funeral Home of Abbeville at 2600 Charity Street (337) 893-3777 is in charge of the arrangements.