He was a native of Hackberry and had been a longtime resident of Carlyss. Gene was a member of Choupique Baptist Church. He enjoyed collecting guns, wood work, and building things.
Survivors include his son, Wendell Menard and girlfriend, Tessa Fontenot of Sulphur; his granddaughter, Addy Menard of Sulphur; and his siblings, J.B. Menard of Port Arthur, Texas, Irene Gibson of Bridge City, Texas, Mary Moses of Sulphur, and Linda Templait of White Castle. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lynda Menard; and his siblings, Rena Menard, Jr, Alvia J. Menard, Hannings Joseph Menard, Jimmy Menard, Huey Menard, and Cordy Judice.
His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Nay Vickers will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday in the funeral home. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
