Charles "Butter Bean" "Charlie" James Boudreaux Sr.

Charles “Butter Bean” “Charlie” James Boudreaux, Sr. passed away April 8, 2020 at the age of 90. He was born August 16, 1929 to Charles Felix Boudreaux and Emma Gauthreaux in the family house located on their property which is now part of the Bonnet Carrie Spillway in Montz, LA.

He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Betty Root Clasen Boudreaux. Father of Jodie Dupuy (Tommy), Charles “Butch” Boudreaux, Jr. (Jean), Paul Boudreaux (Trudy), JoEllen Boudreaux, and Anne Ardoin. Stepfather of Judy Sinnott (James), Jill Martin (Rob), Jamie Cacioppo (Larry), Jan Sanders (Mark), and Jennifer Burris (Greg). He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and step grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and step great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and family members.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife of 49 years, Dolores DeBautte Boudreaux and his siblings, Gertrude Stiles, Owen Boudreaux, Bernice Cockrell, Allen Boudreaux, Rita Mae Boudreaux, and Gladys Zeringue. He was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Tommy “Bubba” Dupuy and Cody Martin. Charlie was a carpenter who worked very hard at his trade and he was meticulous in everything he did. He was also very witty and people loved talking and joking with him. He will be remembered for his love of gardening, especially for the greenhouse tomatoes he grew. He will be greatly missed by his entire family and

his friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 26, 2020 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 13396 River Rd. Destrehan, LA, beginning at 9:30 AM, Mass will be held at 11:30 AM, with inurnment to follow in the church cemetery. Due to the current circumstances, the church asks that everyone please wear a mask and respect social distancing. To share a memory with the family please visit www.HCAlexander.com.