
Rodney Simon
June 1, 2016
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
June 2, 2016John “Johnny” Detillier, 76, a native and resident of Mathews, La., died on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.
Mr. Detillier was a lifetime cattleman and the first owner of the Trojan Tavern in Mathews. He was an LPSO deputy for 16 years, and served as a constable for 34 years.
He enjoyed fishing and telling stories.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Detillier; sons, Jody (Tina) and Jimmy (Heather) Detillier; daughters, Johnna (Le) Le, Jill (PO) Mendez; brothers, Moise Jr. and Curtis Detillier; sisters, Sondra Thompson and Terry Detillier; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Burial is at St. Hilary Catholic Church Cemetery in Raceland. (Falgout)