Paul Royal Hebert

A funeral service officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Paul Royal "Pop" Hebert, a cherished husband, father, and friend, who left us peacefully on August 4, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He was 90.

Paul was not just a farmer but a man of many joys. He loved riding his side-by-side, camping, playing cards with friends, and most importantly, spending time with his beloved family. He was a rice farmer and cattle rancher at heart who also devoted 27 years of service to the Vermilion Parish Police Jury. His laughter and generous spirit will be missed by all who knew him.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM with a rosary at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 8:00 AM until the service at 11:00 AM. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Lucas Hebert, Jace Hebert, Lane Hebert, Slade Hebert, Grant Callahan, and Dylan Callahan. Honorary pallbearers will be his great grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Deborah "Debbie" Hebert of Kaplan; seven children, Richard James Hebert of Evening Shade, AR; Roger Dale Hebert (Elaine) of Kaplan; Randall Gerard Hebert of Kaplan; Russell Jude Hebert (Schalacey) of Kaplan; Tracy Lynn Broussard of Kaplan; Scott Paul Callahan of Dallas, TX, and Anthony John Callahan (Suzanne) of Evangeline; 11 grandchildren, Megan, Sara, Lucas, Jace, Jenny, Lane, Slade, Dansi, Kilee, Grant, and Dylan; 12 great grandchildren, Kalie, Nokey, Sophia, Cale, Adalyn, Rylie, Lundon, Leighton, Jr., Dakota, Emri, Ahnni, and Ina; and two great-great grandchildren, Denver and River.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Phyllis Gail Hebert; two grandchildren, Leighton Anthony Theriot and Nicholas John Theriot; and his parents, Wildes Hebert and the former Laures Meaux.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.

All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan (337) 643-7276.