Roland Joseph Falgout Sr., age 92, a native and resident of Morgan City, La., was called to his heavenly home on March 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Roland was born on December 23,1928 to Elwood and Felicia Boudreaux Falgout. Roland served his country proudly as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, as well as the South Pacific during W.W. II. Roland was a Construction Supervisor in the Oilfield for Mobil Oil for 10 years. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed being with his family. His best things to do was going to the beach, amusement parks and tent camping. Roland was a member of the American Legion.
Those left to cherish his precious memory are his two sons, Ronnie Falgout and wife Neecie and Anthony Falgout and wife Yvette; his daughter, Brenda Crappell and husband Wade; and one daughter-in-law, Donna Ladiner. Roland is also survived by one brother, Jerry Falgout . He also leaves 11 grandchildren, Wade Crappell Jr., Wayne Crappell, Donald Falgout, Michael Falgout, Todd Falgout, Joshua Falgout, Jason Johnson, Christopher Falgout, Timothy Falgout, Anthony Falgout II, and Rory Falgout.
Roland was welcomed into Heaven by his parents, Elwood and Felicia Falgout; his wife, Ida Bertrand Falgout; one granddaughter, Melisa Falgout; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Roland Joseph (R.J.) and wife Linda, Russell (Rusty) Falgout and wife Jo Ellen; three brothers, Earl Falgout, Waldo Falgout and James Falgout; and one sister, Geraldine Terry.
The family would like to thank the staff of Maison Jardin for their love and compassion given to their father during his stay there.
Visitation for Mr. Falgout is set for Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Hargrave Funeral Home from 6:00pm until 9:00pm. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00pm. Visitation will resume on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the Funeral Home from 8:00am until dismissal for Family ONLY.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church at 10:00am, on Thursday, March 25, 2021 . Burial will follow in the Morgan City Cemetery. Military Honors will be performed by the East St. Mary Funeral Squad.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation.