Charles Reid DeJean, age 55, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Central, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on May 19, 2022. Following a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), he gained his angel wings and went to be with Our Lord, once again young and vibrant, free of his disease and pain. Though he is no longer here with us, the memory of him and his beautiful smile will remain with us until we meet again.
Reid was a nurse in the office of Dr. Gene Thompson, internal medicine, for the past 25 years. He so loved all of his patients and took great pride in his role as a medical professional and as a friend and counselor to all. He devoted himself to treating each and every patient with love and compassion, as he too would want to be treated.
Reid was an avid fisherman and relished the time he spent on the water. He frequented the Bayou Dularge area with family and friends, where so many fond memories were created. Being on a boat with a rod and reel in his hands is where he found peace.
Reid spent many years coaching baseball, through which a lifetime of extended family was created. He enjoyed mentoring young men on and off the field, and “Coach Reid” strived to make a positive impact on these young men’s lives.
Reid was preceded in death by his father, Jon Lance DeJean; maternal grandparents, Dr. Charles Clifford Bloomfield and Marian Tucker Bloomfield; and paternal grandparents, Dr. Ferdinand Anthony DeJean, Vera Clay DeJean, and Caroline DeJean. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Katherine “Katie” Belko DeJean; sons, Jonathan Reid DeJean, and Joshua Robert DeJean (Madeline); grandson, Hayes Bryar DeJean, his pride and joy; mother, Nancy Bloomfield DeJean; brothers, Craig DeJean (Summer), Jon “Lance” DeJean, and Randall Tucker DeJean; sister-in-law, Natalie Belko (Eileen Creel); and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifetime friends.
A special thanks to the following organizations who provided care and invaluable support for Reid during his ALS treatment: the doctors, nurses, and staff at The Mayo ALS Clinic in Rochester, MN; OLOL ALS Clinic and hospital in Baton Rouge, LA; KPC Promise Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA; and the office of Dr. Gene Thompson in Baker, LA. Also the ALS Association, Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter, Team Gleason, Lane Home Health, Cardinal Hospice, and Lincare.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815, from 6 pm until 8 pm. Visitation will continue on Monday, May 23rd from 9 am until time of funeral service at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the ALS Association, Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter. Reid will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Please visit www.greenoaksfunerals.com to leave condolences to the family.
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