Evans "Uncle Bobby" Beaullieu

Jeanerette – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. Evans August Beaullieu, “Uncle Bobby”, at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 16, 2018 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Jody Simoneaux as the celebrant of the mass. The burial will follow at St. John Cemetery of Jeanerette.

Uncle Bobby joined the choir of angels singing praises to God on August 19, 2017. He departed this world from his earthly home of Sandra Rochelle Hinman and husband David Hinman. Evans was 97 years old.

He was born at home near Bayou Teche in the town of Jeanerette, Louisiana. He always referred to himself as a country boy. He had one sister, Shirley Beaullieu Wagner since deceased. He was married for 40 years to Elizabeth “Bessie” Desonier also of Jeanerette and she is also deceased.

As an infant he was baptized Catholic at St. John the Evangelist Church in Jeanerette. He developed Polio at age six, crippling his left leg requiring the use of a crutch from then on. He finished high school at the Catholic School taught by Jesuit Brothers. He continued to live with his parents and worked at St. John’s Church as a lay minister, ringing the church bells at 6:00 AM, noon, and 6:00 PM, preparing the elements and vestments of the priest for mass or other church activities. He is also known for his voice that filled the church at many weddings and this would be his gift to the brides and grooms. He also enjoyed singing at funerals and this would be his farewell to the dead.

He later took a job as a typist and clerk for Western Union. In 1955 he began working for Cleco Elecrtric in Jeanerette as a clerk until 1978. At that time he retired to care for his wife, Bessie, until her death in 1996.

Evans, Uncle Bobby, was a devout Catholic walking in the Light of Jesus and always giving thanks to God the Father for what he had. He was a kind and gentle man with a warm heart and smile for all. He loved talking about his country way of life, especially when he had someone else that could speak Cajun French with him. He also loved eating Cajun Foods!

Evans is survived by his niece Sandra and her husband David Hinman, a step granddaughter, Stacy Purcell and step grandson Brian Boutte both of Houston, Texas.

The family wishes to thank all of the many people who supported and prayed for Evans during his final days. Special recognition is extended to Dr. Borgstedte and to each individual from Hospice Brazos Valley who showed him compassion, kindness, care and love.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley of La Grange, for Masses said in his name or to the charity of one’s choice.

You can sign our guestbook and offer condolences at davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of Jeanerette, 400 Provost St. 337 -276- 5151 is handling the arrangements.