Gene L. Richard

April 18, 1940 - February 9, 2021

Gene Ludren Richard Jennings: It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Gene L. Richard, 80 of Evangeline, LA announces his passing from this life on February 9, 2021. Gene was born in Lafayette, LA to Amos Richard and Una Miller on April 18, 1940. Gene loved to cook, go camping, talk on the CB, and preaching the word of God. He also liked horseback riding, riding his motorcycle, playing his harmonica, and camping. Most of all Gene loved spending time with all of his family every chance he got. Gene will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left behind to cherish Gene’s memories are his wife, Susie P Richard of Evangeline, LA; his son, Bumper Richard (Tammy) of Evangeline, LA; his daughters, Mozelle Comeaux of Jennings, LA, Kathy R. Serna (Abe) of Mandeville, LA; his brother, Harvey Richard (Ginny) of Evangeline, LA; his sisters, Iris Gatte of Evangeline, LA, Carol Ann Ardoin of Evangeline, LA, Elsie Gatte (Danny) of Gotts Cove, LA, Connie Bergeaux (Rusty) of Evangeline, LA; his nine grandchildren, & six great grandchildren to which he was proudly known as PaPaw. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Amos & Una Richard; his brother, Curtis Richard; his sister, Evelyn McFarlain. Funeral Services for Gene L. Richard of Evangeline, LA will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Jennings, LA on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM with Reverend Paul Nugent officiating. Burial will follow in the Bluff Cemetery. Those chosen to honor him as his pallbearers will be David Curtis Frey, Dakota Comeaux, Jeremy St. George, Nacis Gatte, Durel McFarlian, and Travis Gatte. Honorary pallbearers will be Skyler Richard, Mason Serna, and Jordan Serna. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings, LA on Thursday, February 11th from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Friday, February 12th at 8:00 AM until the time of his Service at 11:00 AM. To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.