Leeward J. Credeur

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church – Scott for Leeward J. Credeur, 78, who passed away on April 27, 2018. Reverend Gary Schexnayder, will be the Celebrant of the Mass. Eucharistic Minister will be The Honorable Danny Hollier. Lector will be Mark Benoit and Giftbearers will be Joe and Barbara Forestier. Burial will take place in Sts. Peter and Paul Mausoleum. Leeward was a Retired Major with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office with 32 years of service. He also worked for the Lafayette City Marshal’s Office for 2 years and was in charge of security for many years at Acadiana High School football games. Leeward went out of his way to help others and opened his home to those in need and was a very charitable man. He enjoyed camping, watching sports, traveling, especially cruises. He loved his yard to look good. With the help of his good friend, Joe Forestier, who was like a brother to him, he kept his yard looking immaculate. Leeward, a resident of Scott, was the son of the late Clifford Credeur and the former Noelie Duhon. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary C. Credeur; two daughters, Deborah Fabacher and husband, Barry and Rebecca Galloway; three grandsons, Christopher Stevens, Thomas Galloway and Matthew Fabacher; one sister, Dolores Benoit and husband, Tommy; four godchildren, Carl Wayne LeBlanc, Mark LeBlanc, Donna Owens and Scotty Benoit as well as numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. He is preceded in death by his parents. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home – Scott on Monday, April 30, 2018 from 4:00PM until 9:00PM. A Rosary will be recited in the funeral home on Monday at 6:00PM, followed by a Celebration of Life at 6:30PM. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 9:00AM until the time of service. Pallbearers will be members of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Honor Guard accompanied by Sheriff Mark Garber and Lt. Col. Carlos Stutes. Honorary Pallbearers will be Former Sheriff Don Breaux and his wife, Belle. The family would like to thank Dr. John Mickey, his nurse, Lisa Peyton, and staff; Dr. Roderick V. Clark and his staff and Dr. Darren Menard for the excellent care provided for Leeward. Also special thanks to Hospice of Acadiana and his nurse, Michael Lejuene. The family would also like to thank family, friends and neighbors for their constant love, care and support during his illness. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital. Personal condolences may be made to the Credeur family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com Delhomme Funeral Home, 705 Marie Street, Scott, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Leeward J. Credeur

April 19, 1940 - April 27, 2018