Brandel John

Breaux Bridge - A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am, on Monday, December 22, 2014, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge, for Brendal "B.J." Leatell John, 56. A gathering of family and friends will be observed at the funeral home from 7:00 am until 10:00 am on Monday. A rosary will be prayed at 8:00 am on Monday. Rev. Joseph Campion will officiate at the Memorial Mass. Scriptures will be read by Roxanne Washington. Gift Bearers will be Jalen Vavasseur and Jamila Harness. Inurnment will follow at St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery in Breaux Bridge. Brendal Leatell John, also known as, "B.J.", a lifelong resident of Breaux Bridge, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. He was born on August 28, 1958, to the union of the late Mary Joyce John and Melvin John, Sr. of Breaux Bridge. Brendal entered the United States Naval Reserve in July 1979 where he served for six years. He was a carpenter and was very skilled at his craft. He loved spending time with family and friends. Brendal always found time to tell one of his life's stories to make you laugh. He will be greatly missed, but forever remain in our hearts. Brendal leaves to mourn, one son, Brandon Wiltz of Breaux Bridge; one grandchild, Kingston Wiltz; one sister, Kim (Raymond, Jr.) John Vavasseur; two brothers, Brian A. John and Melvin (Rebecca) John, Jr., all of Breaux Bridge; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Joyce John and Melvin John, Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Sidney and Vivian Washington; his paternal grandparents, Sidney and Genevieve T. John; and a special friend, Veda H. Harness. Honorary pallbearers will be Jonathan Narcisse, John Washington, Brian John, Melvin John, Jr., Raymond Vavasseur, Jr., Dr. Tim Glaude, Van Ray Baltazar, Nathan Batiste, Alton Batsite, Eldrick Kmondo, and Darren Martinez. Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge, 211 Berard St., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements. To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com