Rayford “Ray” Pitre Sr.

August 23, 1925 - January 5, 2015
GRAND PRAIRIE - Funeral services were held for Rayford “Ray” Pitre Sr., 89, of Grand Prairie, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grand Prairie at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 7. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother and friend, Mr. Pitre died Monday, January 5, 2015, at the Senior Village Nursing Facility in Opelousas. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Navy.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 72 years, Anna Lee LaFleur Pitre of Grand Prairie; two sons, Rayford “Ray” Pitre Jr. and his wife, Jeanne, of Ville Platte and Wayne Pitre and his wife, Pamela, of Marshall, Texas; three daughters, Sandy Rougeau and her husband, Jim, of Lafayette, Ginny Fuselier and her husband, Chris, of Ville Platte and Angie Stelly and her husband, Troy, of Washington. Precious memories will be fondly recounted by his 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Louis and Elaine Pitre; one son, Glenn Pitre; and two grandchildren, Laurie Pitre and Scotty Fuselier.
Father Mark Melancon officiated.
Family and friends may view the online obituary and/or sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.
Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.