William Bourgeois Sr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to William Bourgeois Sr. of Paulina, Louisiana, born in Gramercy, Louisiana, departing on January 2, 2026 at the age of 85. William leaves behind memories cherished by the community. 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 William Bourgeois Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Kay Arras Bourgeois; his parents, Thelma Bourgeois and Oliver Bourgeois Sr.; his brother Oliver "Poochie" Bourgeois Jr.; his siblings-in-law, Anthony "Sugar Boy" Monica and Ann Arras Williamson; and his parents-in-law, Winnie and Frederick Arras.
He is survived by: his children, Seth (Sherry), Mary Ellen Roper (Gerard), William "Bo Billy" (ShooShoo) and Brian (Neta); his grandchildren, Ross Roper (Courtney), Remy Roper (Megan), Shelby Coleman (Jesse), Seth Bourgeois (Erin), Sutton Bourgeois (Sara), Chase Bourgeois (Courtney), Hunter Bourgeois (Madison), Dr. Brianna Bourgeois (Shawn Marburger), Noah Bourgeois and Logan Bourgeois; his great grandchildren, Theo, Milo, Oliver, Wryn Roper, Landry, Lincoln, Owen, Wes, Rhodes, Nox Bourgeois, Lilah, Ellie, Jude Coleman and Hughie Marburger; his siblings, Elaine Brack (C. J.), Linda Monica, Tommy Bourgeois (Linda) and Margaret St. Pierre; and his in-laws, Brenda Bourgeois, Sue Arras Louque (Danny) and Greg Kothmann.
