Eddie Richard

February 2, 1921 - April 14, 2019

Eddie Richard Gueydan: Eddie was born on Wednesday, February 2, 1921 in Wright, LA to Duplessis Richard and Angel Shixnaydre Richard and was the last of their twelve children to be called to his Heavenly father on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Eddie served our country honorably in the Army, after which he went on to work as a carpenter, a job which he loved. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather. He was very proud of his family, his children and grandchildren. Eddie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Eddie is survived by his three daughters, Judy Roussel (Harold) of Kaplan, LA, Mona Broussard (Lorphea) of Gueydan, LA, Wanda Luquette of Abbeville, LA; his nine grandchildren, his seven step grandchildren, his fifteen great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, Duplessis and Angel Richard; his beloved wife, Felicie Richard; his son, Ronald Richard; his daughter-in-law, Cheryle Richard; his granddaughters, Angie Richard and Nichole Roussel Romero; his son-in-law, David Luquette; as well as his eleven siblings. Funeral services for Eddie Richard, 98 of Gueydan, LA will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Gueydan, LA on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM with Father Corey Campeaux. Burial will follow in Marceaux Cemetery with Full Military Rites. Carrying Eddie to his final resting place will be Lance Herpin, Laine Herpin, Hunter Leprettre, Dylan Luquette, Harley Luquette, and Cooper Romero. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Gueydan, LA beginning at 8:00 AM until the time of his service at 1:00 PM with a Rosary at 11:00 AM by Jean Istre. The family of Mr. Eddie Richard would like to send a very special Thank You to all the staff of Gueydan Memorial Guest Home for the very special care that was given to him in his time of need. To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.