Lawson “Scott” “Ponie” Joseph Pitre, 99, returned peacefully to his maker while at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 7, 2023 after living a life full of love and joy. He was a native and resident of Galliano.
Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 10th from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Lawson is survived by his children, Laura P. (Johnny) Bourgeois, and Ned A. Pitre; grandchildren, Barry John (Tracy) Bourgeois, and Laurie Lynn (Karl) Doucet; great-grandchildren, Allie (Justin) Segura, John Bourgeois, Dr. Alex Bourgeois, and Austin (Camille) Doucet; great-great-grandchildren, Brooks Doucet and many nieces and nephews.
Lawson was preceded I death by his wife of 75 years, Wilma Pitre Pitre; parents, Marcial “To To” and Clarice Duet Pitre.
Lawson proudly served our country in Europe for the United Sates Army Air Corp. in World War II. He had a long career in the oilfield industry working for Texaco/Chevron where he retired.
Falgout Funeral Home is honored to serve the Pitre family.