Shafter "Sonny" Leon Derveloy III

Sonny was born on September 30, 1948, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Shafter Derveloy II and Floy June Richey Derveloy, both of whom preceded him in death. He worked in the pipeline industry and loved what he did.

Sonny found great joy in the outdoors, especially hunting and spending time at the deer camp. He enjoyed watching LSU sports and reading his morning Advocate paper. He also had a special bond with his chihuahua, “Bum.” He treasured the friendships he built over the years, including close friends Rickey, Luke, and Lil Sonny.

He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Patti Johnson Derveloy, and a proud father to his nine children: Angel (Shawn) Perkins, Tisha (Bob) White, Nikki (Pete) Gunter, Brandie (Chet) Stelly, Brooke (Julian) Breaux, Allison Derveloy, Megan (Chris) St. Pierre, Hali (Joel) Sanchez, and Gerrie Gautreau.

Sonny was also a cherished grandfather to 22 grandchildren: Allen (Juliana), Misty, Sidney, Seth, Blaz, Memori, Kennedy, Cooper, Parker, Aspen, Hunter, Alex, Corey, Bentley, Max, Nichole, Michael, Jason, Lauren, Raegan, and Liam; and one great-grandchild, Magnolia Therese White.

He is also survived by his brother, Kenneth Derveloy and wife Gretchen Derveloy.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the hospice nurses—Kelli, Tab, and Tricia—for the compassionate care they provided.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Fellowship Church. Celebration of life will begin at 10:00 a.m. and service will conclude at 11:00 a.m.

The family kindly asks that flowers be sent to Fellowship Church.

Sonny will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.