Darrel J. Savoy

St. Martinville - A Christian Military Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 23, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery in Catahoula for Darrel J. Savoy, 78, who passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at his residence.

A visitation will take place Madonna Dion Hall in Catahoula on Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:45 pm.
Pastor Rob Burdeaux will officiate a Christian Military funeral service. Burial will follow at Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery.

In honor of Darrel's dedicated service to his country, military honors will be rendered during his funeral service, including a 21-gun salute, as a tribute to his bravery, sacrifice, and commitment to serving our nation.

Darrel proudly served his country, completing three tours of duty in the military. During his service, he was awarded the Purple Heart in recognition of his sacrifice and bravery. He was honorably discharged, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication. Darrel will be remembered for his many talents, his strong work ethic, his love of the outdoors, and the experiences that shaped his life.

Darrel J. Savoy was a hardworking man who spent his life dedicated to his work, his interests, and the things he loved.

Throughout his life, he held many different occupations, including commercial fishing, oilfield work, construction, metal building work, and trucking. He was a man who was not afraid of hard work and took pride in the many skills he developed throughout his life.

Darrel had a love for the outdoors and animals. He enjoyed being outside and had a variety of interests, including scuba diving, for which he held a license. His adventurous spirit and diverse experiences reflected a life filled with hard work and a willingness to take on new challenges.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Latiolais Savoy; and his sisters, Donna Willis and Glenda Clement.

He is preceded in death by his son, David Savoy; parents, Louis and Effie Molbert Savoy; brothers, Russel, Marty, and Sidney Dean (Peabody); and his sisters, Elaine, Shelly, and Darlene (Cookie).

Pallbearers will be Josh Mathews, Michael Castille, Joshua Judice, Randy Latiolais, Willie Boggs and Corey Guilbeau.

Pellerin Funeral Home (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.