Huey John Perrin passed away on September 6, 2021 at the age of 86. He was born on July 30, 1935 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Wagner and Agnes Parria Perrin. He was the husband of Joan Plaisance Perrin for 67 years. Father of Ricky M. Perrin (Lorraine), Jenny M. Vachetta (Todd), Troy M. Perrin, Jean Paul Perrin (Crystal), Candice P. Meza and the late Kim T. Perrin. Grandfather of Anthony, Dominic, Maria, Theresa, Jesse, Alexis, Troy, Jr., Jean Paul, Katelyn, Railynn, Doris, Aerolynn, Brileigh, Dymphna, Destin, Zulema and Austin. Huey also had twelve great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Brother of Irene Belsome (the late James) and Betty Couevas (the late Bernie). Preceded in death by his siblings Yvonne Crapell (the late Oscar), Agnes Campell (the late Levi), Wagner Perrin, Jr. (the late Mamie), Della Cantrelle (the late Nolan) and his twin sister, Madeline Gisclair (the late CJ).
Huey was a lifelong resident of Jean Lafitte. In his early years, he was a superb horse trainer. That was until he found his true career working on crew boats. He loved his community, and the people in it. He enjoyed dancing the nights away with his wife Joan. After he retired, he spent his days tending to his yard work, and giving back to his community by maintaining the cemeteries in the area. He was a kind and loving man who will be greatly missed by all his friends and family.
Family and friends are invited to the visitation on September 18, 2021 from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm. Interment will follow at Perrin Cemetery in Lafitte, Louisiana.
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