RAND PIERRE METREJEAN SR.

September 6, 1930-July 24, 2016
Rand Pierre Metrejean Sr., 85, a native of Pierre Part and a longtime resident of Morgan City, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016, at Morgan City Healthcare Center surrounded by his loved ones.
Rand leaves to cherish his memory, his children; three sons, William “Bill” McCorkle, Rand Metrejean Jr. and Dale Metrejean; five daughters, Judy Mabile, Dixie Lizana, Holly Green, April Percle and Deadra Metrejean; one sister, Maggie Foret; 21 grandchildren, Joseph, Amber, Jesse, Carly, Haley, Jamie, Cody, Devin, Toby Jr., Kayla, Kaitlyn, William “Bill” Jr., Lonnie, Erica, Amy, Harris Jr., Lisa, Christina, Dusty, Kelly and Charmaine; and numerous cherished great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas “Nikos” and Louise Guillot Metrejean; two brothers, Claude Metrejean and Alvin Metrejean; four sisters, Annie, Frances, Mae and Louetta; his first wife, Ida McCorkle; his second wife, friend, and loving co-parent, Mary Metrejean; daughter, Debra Garibot; and two grandsons, Michael Metrejean and Timothy Mabile.
To provide for his family, Rand was a dedicated welder, fitter, and machinist for over 30 years. Following his retirement from Diamond Services, he immediately took up carpentry, which he loved. His second love was smoking garfish in his homemade smoker. (Fact: Rand and his brothers are famous for their smoked garfish.) In his free time, Rand enjoyed visits to the lake to feed the squirrels and ducks.
Rand was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him.
The family requests that visitation be observed from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Twin City Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m.