Roy P. Charles, Sr.

St. Martinville- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Notre Dame Catholic Church honoring the life of Roy P. Charles, Sr., 79, who passed away on September 24, 2024 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. 

A visitation will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 201 Gary St, St Martinville, LA 70582. A rosary will be prayed at 9:30 AM on Saturday.

Reverand Abelardo Gabriel will officiate the funeral mass. The reader will be Cookie Duffy. The gift bearers will be Dr. Christie Marie Charles and Trae Steven Charles. 

Burial will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 1 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Following the burial, a repass will held at Notre Dame Catholic Church's reception hall.

Roy was born on June 17, 1945 in St. Martinville, Louisiana. He found joy in the outdoors. He operated tractors at Oakbourne Country Club, worked construction, and farmed okra and peppers. Roy had a passion for blues music and dancing. He spent hours, especially recently, listening to the blues station on television. He enjoyed cruising and clubbing with his son, Roy Jr. Most importantly, he cherished the many hours spent laughing and debating with his wife, daughter, sons, and nephew. Roy found peace in his faith and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He could be heard praying the Lord's prayer, "Our Father" for himself and for others. He will be deeply missed. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Patsy Landry Charles, who cooked, cleaned, and ran his bath water daily for their 56 years of marriage. He is also survived by his children, Ronald Drake, Roy Charles, Jr. (wife: Marlene Charles), Steven Charles (wife: Monique Charles), and Dr. Christie Charles; grandchildren, Trae Charles and Trevelyn Charles; great-grandchildren, Tinsley and Taisley Charles; and a multitude of cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt Charles and Lorena Landry Charles, his brothers, Henry Landry and Norris Charles, and a host of dearly departed family members and friends.

Pallbearers will be Joseph Landry, Fred Narcisse, Germaine Etienne, Ronald Drake, Trae Charles and John Narcisse.

Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Charles, Jr., Steven Charles, Marshall Landry, Andrew Landry, Calvin Johnson and Joseph Narcisse. 

Because you have made the Lord your refuge, and the Most High your dwelling place, no evil will befall you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling. For He will put His angels in charge of you to guard you in all your ways. Psalm 91:9-11

We, the Charles family, are forever grateful to all who have expressed their condolences. Please know that your thoughts, prayers, and well wishes are greatly appreciated. We would also like to acknowledge the nurses, nurse's aides, therapists, administration, cooks, housekeeping, maintenance, and the residents at St. Agnes Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center for the special care given to Mr. Roy and our family. Please know the extra love, time, and attention bestowed upon him and us never went unnoticed and unappreciated and will never be forgotten!  

Thank You St. Agnes Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Pellerin Funeral Home, Notre Dame Catholic Church, St. Bernard Cemetery, B&D Marble & Granite Cemetery Contractors, Ms. Shelia Broussard of MeMe's Floral Vineyard, Reverand Abelardo Gabriel and Mama Christine Robertson and UL Lafayette Psychology Department.

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