With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ernest Benoit Jr. of Scott, Louisiana, born in Lafayette, Louisiana, who passed away on July 30, 2023 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernest Benoit Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Ernest Benoit, Sr. and Editha Blanchard; the mother of his children Mary Nell Romero Benoit; his former life partner Odessa Roy Benoit; his son Tommy James Benoit; and his siblings, Clarence Benoit, Ruby Lapoint and Elizabeth Benoit.

He is survived by : his wife Eldine Meche Benoit of Scott; his children, Timothy "Tim" Benoit of Broussard, Debbie Benoit of Lafayette and Ramona "Mona" Hebert (Tony) of Scott; his stepchildren, Douglas Hebert (Debra) of Arnaudville, Darryl Hebert (Cathy) of Church Point, Durand Hebert (Desiree) of Broussard, Dayton Hebert (Lori) of Duson, Debbie Leblanc (Kenny) of Henderson and Dianna Estilette of Judice; and his siblings, Harry Benoit (Melba) of Lafayette, Earline Cormier of Mire and Genevieve Daigle (Michael Daigle) of Duson. He is also survived by nineteen grandchildren; thirty-six great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melancon Funeral Home Inc