Jimmy Joseph Berthelot, born November 7, 1939 to the late Alosia and Leo Berthelot. Jimmy lived a life full of struggles as well as triumphs, lots of laughs and lots of tears. He transitioned on Friday, August 14, 2020 and is now at rest. It was 80 years of a life well lived with 60 happy years of marriage. Now he can go to his heavenly resting place and be with his loving son again and wait for his loving wife to join him.
He is survived by his wife, Myrtis Moran Berthelot; son, Michael Berthelot and friend Stacy; daughter, Wendy (Scot) Boudreaux; daughter in law, Wendy Ruiz Berthelot; 8 grandchildren, Justin (Madison) Berthelot, Jalea (Taylor) Savoy, Jada Berthelot and friend Derek, Logan (Lara) Boudreaux, Leanne Boudreaux, Landon Boudreaux, Heather (Brent) Fontenot, Andi Berthelot and friend William; 3 great grandchildren, Sloan Berthelot, Taylor Fontenot, Landry Schaubhut; sisters, Beulah Zabel, Myrtis Trabeau, Margie St.Germain; brother, George Berthelot. He is preceded in death by his son, Troy Berthelot; siblings, Myrtle LeBlanc, Berman Berthelot and Curtis Berthelot and 7 half brothers and sisters.
We would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all the caregivers from Pinnacle Homecare and Pinnacle Hospice for taking such good care of us at this sad time and to our family and friends for being there with us. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Jimmy on Saturday, September 5, 2020, 10:30 am, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial following at the church mausoleum. Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.
