Robert Potier

Robert Potier

1914 - 2008

Gueydan—Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Robert Potier, 93, who died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at American Legion Hospital.

He was laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Mitchell Guidryofficiating the services.

Mr. Potier was a lifelong resident of Gueydan. He was a rice farmer for over 40 years. He served our country during World War II as a mechanic in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the LeJeune Boudreaux American Legion Post 271. Mr. Potier was a resident of the Gueydan Memorial Guest Home.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Willa Mae “Mamie” Nunez Potier of Gueydan; one son, Lester Potier and his wife Jeanie of Gueydan; four daughters, Donna Mae Potier, Helen and her husband Larry Gaspard, Gloria Taber, and Cecile and her husband Tommy LeJeune, all of Gueydan; one sister, Mary P. Broussard of Gueydan; fourteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and eight step-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Robert Potier Jr.; one daughter, Arlene Potier; and one son-in-law, Richard Taber.

All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan, (337) 536-6124. [FOR SERVICE INFORMATION DIAL 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Potier family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.