Percy Joseph Crochet

October 19, 1933 - April 21, 2019

Percy Crochet Jennings: It’s with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family and friends of Percy Crochet announce his passing from this life on April 21, 2019, at the age of 85. Percy was born in Hathaway, LA to Amelian “Dago” Crochet and Avenia Breaux Crochet on October 19, 1933. Percy served our country honorably in the Army. He worked in Oilfield as a Tool Pusher and was a member of the VFW. Percy loved the outdoors, he liked to take care of his yard and fish. He also liked to watch football and the News. He especially loved the time he spent with his beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Percy is survived by his one son, Curtis Crochet (Dorothy) of Kaplan, LA; eight grandchildren, Chasity Crochet, Racheal Schooley, Chance Crochet, Brittany Crochet, Danielle Crochet, Curtis “C.J.” Crochet, Jr., Brandi Crochet and Misty Crochet; six great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Lorita Crochet; his two sons, Dennis and Leonard Crochet; his daughter, Beverly Crochet. Funeral Services for Percy Joseph Crochet, 85 will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings, LA on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM with Father Susil Fernando officiating. Burial will follow in Bertrand Cemetery with Full Military Rites. Carrying Percy to his final resting place will be Chad Crochet, Chance Crochet, Curtis Crochet, Jr., Danielle Crochet, Chasity Crochet, and Curtis Crochet. The Crochet family requests that visitation be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Jennings on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary recited at 6:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Thursday, April 25th at 9:00 AM until the time of his Funeral Service. To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.