Joseph Pillette

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather Always in Our Hearts

ABBEVILLE, La. - A home-going celebration of life for Mr. Joseph Louis “Bebo” Pillette, 74, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at True Bibleway Deliverance Church (209 LeBlanc Avenue) with Elder Louis Lollis, officiating.
He will await the resurrection at Saint Paul Cemetery (515 Jacqulyn Street) in Abbeville, LA.
Visitation hours will be observed at True Bibleway Deliverance Church on Saturday, August 19, 2023, beginning at 8:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
"Bebo" as he was affectionately known, was a native and life-long resident of Abbeville, LA. Joseph Louis Pillette was born to, Louise Duhon Demouchet and Randolph Campbell on January 23, 1949.  He was a 1967 graduate of James A. Herod High School and served in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller.  “Bebo” was your neighborhood plumber, electrician, carpenter, and all-around handyman who was able to repair anything broken. The community of Abbeville and surrounding areas appreciated the service of “Joe’s Plumbing and Electric.”  He was never afraid to hold a conversation with anyone who crossed his path. There was always a word of wisdom or knowledge that was received when interacting with him.  An advocate for his community, Joseph served as the President of the NAACP-Vermilion Chapter #6276 for twelve years.  He loved fishing, boxing, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, other family, and dear friends.  Joseph answered his call to glory to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 10, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving, devoted wife: Joyce Bessard Pillette of Abbeville, LA; two sons: Arnold Pillette (Ashley) and Martin Pillette of Abbeville, LA; four daughters: Elizabeth Pillette of New Iberia LA, Joanna Pillette of Abbeville, LA, Delaina Broussard (Joshua) of Abbeville, LA and Angelle Pillette of Beaumont, TX; two brothers: Kibby Pillette (Sharon) of Abbeville, LA and Michael Demouchet (Sherrill) of Lake Charles, LA; two sisters: Mary Louise Goodie of Lafayette, LA and Theresa Boudreaux of Abbeville, LA; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother: Louise Duhon Demouchet; his father: Randolph Campbell; four brothers: Oris Pillette, Sr., Willis Demouchet, Jr., Albert Campbell, and Sonny Campbell; one sister: Martha Mae Pillette; one grandson: Jamal Pillette; one great-grandson: Dathen Clark; one godchild: Michael Jones.
Active pallbearers are Joshua Broussard, Darrius Pillette, Arnold Pillette, Jr., Donovan Pillette, Thadius Batiste, Sr., and Leonard Marsh.
Honorary pallbearers are Arnold Pillette, Sr., Martin Pillette, Cameron Williams, Jace Williams, Jonah Alexander, Dominic Clark, Morrison Broussard, Sr., Rodney Goodie, Jonathan Goodie, Curtis Tillman, Robert Walker, Darrius Pillette, Jr., and Zy’Myrion Lewis.
The family would like to extend appreciation to the staff of Heart of Hospice, Levy Cancer Foundation, Miles Perret Cancer Services, Lydia Cancer Association, Ochsner Cancer Center of Acadiana at Abbeville General Hospital, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, and the Lafayette VA Clinic.
You may sign the guest book and words of condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org
Arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home (337-369-3341) 609 West Admiral Doyle Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560.