Gene Peter Meaux

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette,  honoring the life of Gene Peter Meaux, 90, who passed away on April 29, 2025 at his residence. Rev. Ravi Jampangi will officiate the memorial service. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville.

A visitation will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 415 Robley Dr., Lafayette on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 9:00 AM until time of services. A rosary will be prayed at 9:00 AM on Saturday.

Gene was a devoted purchasing agent in the oil field industry, where he made invaluable contributions throughout his career. He was respected by his colleagues and admired for his unwavering work ethic and integrity. Beyond his professional life, Gene played a pivotal role in organizing high school rodeos in the Lafayette area, fostering community spirit and a love for the cowboy traditions he held dear. An avid hunter and fisherman, Gene cherished the time he spent at his camp in Toledo Bend, where he created countless memories with friends and family. His love for the outdoors was only matched by his devotion to his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Charlotte Sellers Meaux; son, Randall Meaux and his wife, Lynette of Maurice; daughters, Michelle Meaux Landry and her husband, Dale of Abbeville, and Lisa Meaux Denton and her husband, Don of Carlyss, LA; seven grandchildren, Molly, Jennifer, Seth, Hannah, Blake, Lynsie, and Kayla; seventeen great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his father, Willie Meaux; mother, Lelia Guidry Meaux; and sister, Faye Meaux Turner.

The family extends special thanks to the dedicated staff at Home Instead Sitting Agency and Southern Grace Hospice for their excellent care and support during his final days. Your kindness will always be remembered.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, in honor of Gene Peter Meaux.

All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville (337) 893-4661.