Danny Ray Sonnier

November 13, 1958 - July 4, 2020

Danny Sonnier Jennings: It is with great sadness and the heaviest of hearts that the family of Danny Sonnier announces his passing from his earthly life onto his heavenly life. Danny was born in Fairbanks, AK on November 13, 1958 to James Louis Sonnier and Mary Rose West Sonnier. He was called from this earthly life by his Heavenly Father on July 4, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family. Danny worked as a Tool Pusher until his retirement. He loved the outdoors, deer hunting, fishing, boating, and camping. Danny belonged to many organizations, he was on the Jennings Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years, the Evangeline Fire Department for 20 plus years, a past Commander of the Lake Arthur Boat Club, a past president of the Greater Golf Coast Boating Association, and a member of the Delta Water Foul Association. He was also an avid fan of football, “LSU & New Orleans Saints. Danny’s greatest joys came from spending time with all his family and friends. He was a man with a great sense of humor, he was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Danny is survived by his mother, Mary Rose Sonnier; his beloved wife, Gail Fontenot Sonnier of Tee Mamou, LA; his three daughters, Kristi R. Broussard of Jennings, LA, Jennifer D. Daigle (Walter) of Hathaway, LA, Katelynn M. Sonnier of Tee Mamou, LA; his two brothers, James Maxwell (Connie) of Bushland, TX, Derrick W. Sonnier (Jenene) of Jennings, LA; his sister, Karin S. Evans (Eddie) of Malino, FL; his four grandchildren, Emma Stelly, Brittany Broussard, Addison Daigle, & Hudson Daigle. Danny was preceded in death by his father, James “Jim” Sonnier; his sister, Cathy Marie Sonnier. A Mass of Christian Burial for Danny Ray Sonnier, 61 of Tee Mamou, LA will be held at St. Jules Catholic Church in Tee Mamou, LA on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 1:00 PM with Father Paul LaFleur officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Jennings, LA beginning on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 5:00 PM and continuing until 9:00 PM with a Rosary being recited at 6:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, July 8th at 9:00 AM until the time of his Service at 1:00 PM. To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.