Obituary

Brent Jude Hymel, Sr.

January 30, 1945 - April 24, 2024

Brent Jude Hymel, Sr., age 79 and a resident of Franklinton, passed away early Wednesday morning April 24, 2024. He was a former longtime resident of Marrero before moving his family to Washington Parish over 35 years ago. Brent had a 30 year career as a sandblaster and painter before retiring. He later worked as a cook at The Palace Drive-In in Franklinton for several years. Brent enjoyed gardening, cooking, spending time with his family and telling jokes. He was always willing to help others in need and he was an excellent storyteller. Brent had a great sense of humor and he loved to joke around with his family and friends, but you often couldn’t tell if he was serious or not, which made it even funnier for him. He was the “life of every party” and he will be missed for all the great times he shared with his loved ones.

Survived by: 3 Children and Spouses: Nolan, Sr. and Tina Hymel, Angie and Luke Bradford, Brent, Jr. and Melissa Hymel; Grandchildren and Spouses: Ashley and Clay Stewart, Nina and J. P. Perret, Nolan, Jr. and Jenna Hymel, David Bourgeois, III, Madison Stewart, Kaden Hymel, Chevy Hymel, Colton Hymel, Devin Bradford, Dallas Bradford; Great-grandchildren: C.J., Cole, Emmet, Gwendolyn, Elaina; Sister: Judy Schouest of Marrero; Brother: Charles Hymel of Abita Springs; Sisters in law: Ella Hymel, Sandra Barbier; Also numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends

He was preceded in death by his daughter Gwen Hymel, wife of 43 years Alice Templet Hymel, parents Raymond Hymel, Sr. and Eunice Barbier Hymel, brothers Raymond Hymel, Jr., Gene Hymel, Sr., Terry Hymel, Shane Murray, Johnny Barbier, sisters Mary Ann Doucet, Patsy Breaux, Delores LeCompte.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home (1109 Bene Street, Franklinton) on Monday April 29th from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 8:00 pm Monday.

Honorary Pallbearers are Nolan Hymel, Brent Hymel, Jr., Mike Doucet, Darrin Doucet, Jamie Schouest, Gene Hymel, Jr., John Daniel Polk, Kevin Freeman