GENE MICHAEL ‘BIG MIKE’ CHARPENTIER

March 28, 1957 ~ Feb. 28, 2015
Funeral services for Gene Michael Charpentier will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2015, during a 3 p.m. graveside memorial service at the Sacred Heart Cemetery Mausoleum in Baldwin. Fr. Gregory Cormier will conduct the memorial. A gathering of family and friends will be held Wednesday, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., at his father’s home at 219 W. Sunset St. in Baldwin. All are encouraged to help celebrate Mike’s life by wearing your favorite casual LSU attire.
A native of Franklin and a resident of Prairieville, LA, Gene Michael passed away on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at the age of 57.
Mike was a lifelong offshore worker and an avid LSU fan. He enjoyed cooking, football, and spending time with family. He was a loving caregiver to those in need. If you knew Mike, you knew how big his heart was.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Belinda W. Charpentier; his father, Shanley J. Charpentier and his wife, Lota “Totsie” Charpentier; his children, Tonie H. Knapp and her fiancé, Dennis Caruso; Claude Hebert and his wife, Laura; and Lance Hebert; sisters and brothers, Jody Charpentier; Jan C. Romero and her husband, Ernest; Tammy C. Doucet and her husband, Edwin; Trudy C. Hargis and her husband, Hughey; Eugene O’Brien and his wife, Joy; Brenda Amy and her husband, Eddie; Perry O’Brien and Denny O’Brien. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Alexandra Knapp, Thomas Knapp, Gabrielle Knapp, Tyler Hebert, and Jackson Hebert; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Signorelli Charpentier; mother-in-law, Toni Lancon; and brother, Brian O’Brien.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to help alleviate funeral expenses.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin.