Charles Ray Mallett, 84, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Charles was a native of Houma and a resident of Raceland, Louisiana.
Due to current restrictions, a private graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Nativity cemetery in Raceland, Louisiana. A Catholic memorial mass will be announced at a later date.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Beverly Robichaux Mallett; three daughters, Mary Beth (Glen) Whittaker, Ann (Jimmy) Barker, and Jane Lyles; adoring grandchildren, Alyse (Gene) Blanchard, Betsy (Will) Arceneaux, Eric (Agustina) Whittaker, William Lyles, Kevin (Jennifer) Whittaker, James Barker, Charles Lyles, John Lyles, and Allison (Heath) Davis; great-grandchildren, Grant Blanchard, Georgia Blanchard, Nicholas Whittaker, Hayes Davis, Jack Davis, Lyla Davis, and Ford Davis; and siblings, Jim Saadi, Michael Saadi, Miriam Saadi, and Wayne Mallett.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Raymond Mallett and Iris Dean Saadi; in-laws, Hubert Robichaux and Tootsie Robichaux; step-father, George Saadi; siblings, Bentley Mallett and Francis Mallett; and son-in-law, William “Bill” Lyles.
Charles was a fun-loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who loved life and always found ways to bring his family and friends together.
Charles enjoyed many years as a clothing business owner and as a salesman in a long second career with Stewart Enterprises.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.