Robert James Hebert Sr.

Robert James Hebert Sr., fondly known to many as "Cooter Bear", age 82, of Amelia, LA passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 25, 1940 in Fordoche, LA to the late Rudolf and Nita Hebert.

Cooter Bear enjoyed fishing and bowling. He was an avid New Orleans Saints and LSU fan, along with an affection for the Los Angeles Dodgers. His greatest joy was spending time with his many grandchildren and attending their various sporting and dancing events.

Family and friends of Robert are invited to attend the Visitation on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at St. Andrew Church in Amelia, LA from 9am to 11am with a Mass of Christian Burial immediately following. He will be laid to rest in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux, LA.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Barbara Ann Campbell Hebert; parents; son in law, Anthony Falgout, Sr.; siblings, Anna Mae, JV, Virgie, Ethel, Welton and Donald.

Those left behind to cherish his memories are his children, Yvette Falgout, Robert Hebert, Jr., Charlotte Minear (Kelly), Michele Dupont (Thomas) and Minette Geisler (Sye). He is also survived by his adoring grandchildren, Anthony Falgout, Jr. (Liberty), Rory Falgout (Rene), Matthew Patureau (Emily), Garrett Patureau, Reagan Minear, Sydney Minear, Ernest Dupont, Robert Dupont, Austin Geisler, Aiden Geisler and Alise Geisler; 2 great grandchildren, Aubrey Falgout and Charlotte Falgout; 2 sisters, Helen Coulter and Vivian Labatut and many nieces and nephews.

The family of Robert would like to acknowledge the staff at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center for their devotion to his care. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to St. Joseph Hospice at 108 West Main St. Ste.C, Thibodaux, LA 70301.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hargravefuneralhome.com for the Hebert family.