John Cecil "So" Savoy

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:00 pm on Monday, September 9, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia for John C. Savoy, 82, who passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at St. Joseph Hospice Carpenter House. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 9:00 am until 2:30 pm on Monday. A rosary will be prayed at 1:00 pm on Monday. Rev. Gregory Cormier will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Scriptures will be read by Cindy Huval and Sheron Delahoussaye. Gift Bearers will be Sheila Hebert, Geraldine Angelle, Peggy Angelle, and Simone Cohn. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Cecilia. John honorably served his country in the United States Army National Guard. John worked all of his life; he worked 27 years as Captain of The Helen G. tug boat, 18 years as Operations Manager for Seafood International, and 19 years for Cecilia Water Corporation as Plant Manager. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, but making wine and Chow Chow was his absolute favorite. John will be remembered for his work ethic, and the love he had for his family. He is survived by his loving spouse, Delsie Savoy of Cecilia; daughters, Cheryl Guidry and husband Bruce, Connie Savoy; sister, Aimee Huval and husband Harry; Grandchildren, Ty Guidry and spouse Kendale, Trey Guidry and spouse Jenaye, Tayler Savoy; Great Grandchildren, Londyn Guidry, Hunter Guidry, Rylie Morse, Levi Guidry, and Isla Guidry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Noemie Hebert Savoy; brother, Percy Savoy; sisters, Odelle Huval, and Bunice Angelle. Pallbearers will be Ty Guidry, Trey Guidry, Tayler Savoy, William Savoy, Andre' Huval, and Reilly Trahan. Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Huval, Cecil Angelle, and Harold Champagne. The family would like to express their gratitude to the nursing staff of Lafayette General Hospital, and the Carpenter House for their compassion and outstanding care that was given during their time of need. Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia, 2238 Bushville Hwy., Cecilia, LA 70521, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.