Nelson C. Perrin Sr. passed away peacefully on January 3, 2018 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of 68 years to Earline Cheramie Perrin. Loving father of Gloria P. Prestenbach, Nelson C. Perrin Jr. (Charlene), Lenora P. Basse (E.J.) and Cindy P. Perez (Duane). Grandfather of Kiley, Misty, Lacey, Elias, Duanne, Montelynn and Cobey. Great-grandfather of Paige, Kady, Landon, Caleb, Lucas, Laine, Dre, Stanley, Deuce and the late Kade. Brother of the late Stella Boudreaux, Edna Rogers, Adeline Mae Parria, Joyce Matherne, John, Wilman and Nelvin Perrin. Son of the late John T. Perrin and Lenora Dufrene Perrin. Also survived by other loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He worked as a tankerman and gauger with Chevron Oil Co. for 10 years, Arco for 9 years and later owned N.C. Perrin Sr., a switching service catering to the oil field. He also had two trawl boats and loved to trawl and spend time on the water.
He was a member of William D. White Lodge No. 408 F & AM in Gretna, Scottish Rite Bodies 32nd Degree Masons and House of the Temple.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOMES, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Masonic and Rose Croix services will be held at 11:30 AM. A Service of the Word will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Crown Point for 1:30 PM. Interment St. Pius X Mausoleum.
For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit:
www.mothefunerals.com
.