Timothy Joseph Touchet, a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, and dear friend to many, passed away peacefully Tuesday June 6, 2023 at Maison du Monde in Abbeville. At his passing he was 82.
Timothy was born December 3, 1940 in Abbeville to the late Preston Joseph Touchet and the late Edia Soirez Touchet, the eldest of two sons. He was raised in Delcambre where he graduated from Delcambre High School in 1958. It was there he made his home, married the love of his life, and raised his family.
He enjoyed a long and successful career in the wholesale grocery business having worked with various companies in the area. Outside of his work, he gave of his time to his church, Our Lady of the Lake in Delcambre. He served as a Eucharistic Minister and as a Trustee of the church, and with Knights of Columbus Council 5166, past Grand Knight. He also served as a past City Councilman with the Town of Delcambre.
Timothy did find time to enjoy his pastimes, playing golf and watching his favorite MLB team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. But his greatest joy was the time spent with his family. We rejoice in knowing that he is not gone from us, only gone on before. He is happily reunited with his beloved wife, Genevieve and his family before him. Until we meet again. We love you.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Gregory Touchet (Bridget), Paige T. Mitchell (Rob), Jeremy Touchet (Laurie), and Christine T. Payton (Donovan); his grandchildren, Hilary Hill, Jessica Touchet, Noah Touchet, Emily O’Brien, Derek Mitchell, Alex Mitchell, Ann-Racheal Touchet, Grace Payton, and Abigail Payton; and his great grandchildren, Owen Hill, Ian Hill, Camden Hill, Catherine Hill, Andrew Touchet, and Lyla O’Brien.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Genevieve “Gib” Mergist Touchet who passed just over six months ago; his grandson, Andre’ Touchet; and an infant brother, Russell Touchet.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Timothy’s life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux, Pastor, will be the celebrant. Following the mass, he will be laid to rest with his wife in the church mausoleum.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, June 9 at Evangeline Funeral Home in Delcambre from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm, with the Rosary at 7:00 pm led by the Knights of Columbus Council 5166. Visiting hours will resume on Saturday from 8:00 am until 10:45 am dismissal.
Pallbearers will be members of the family.
Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences and memories with the family by visiting Timothy’s memorial page at www.evangelinedelcambre.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.
