Gerald Thaddeus Craven's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2021 in Opelousas, Louisiana

Gerald Thaddeus Craven

July 3, 1943 - September 27, 2021 (78 years old)

Opelousas, Louisiana

Gerald Thaddeus Craven's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2021 in Opelousas, Louisiana

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Matthews and Son Funeral Home

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Gerald Thaddeus Craven

July 3, 1943 - September 27, 2021 (78 years old)

Opelousas, Louisiana

Gerald Thaddeus Craven Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald Thaddeus Craven of Opelousas, Louisiana, who passed away on September 27, 2021, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald Thaddeus Craven to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jimmie Craven and Thelma Craven; his daughter Rochelle Marie Craven Colomb; his great grandchild Nevaeh Antoinette Thomas; his sisters, Maxine Craven Kerlegon Perez and Carmelita Craven Renee; and his nephew Mario Randall Sonnier.

He is survived by: his wife Dobra Jane Sonnier Craven; his children, Thaddeus Kyle Craven and Amanda C. Craven; his grandchildren, Desira Pace (Brandon), Kacey Thomas (John) and Kennedy Colomb; his great grandchild Layla Thomas; his siblings, Jimmie Craven, II, Genora Craven Sonnier of Lake Charles, LA, JoAn Craven Fontenot (Marcus) of Lake Charles, LA, Phyllis Craven Broussard (Ernest) of Lake Charles, LA and Annette Ardoin of Sugarland, TX; and his goddaughter Sherrene Simien-Cotton. He is also survived by numerous other nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Matthews and Son Funeral Home



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