Charles Becnel passed on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at the age of 66.

He was born and raised in Paulina and was a resident of Garyville.

He was the beloved husband of Marian Frangella Becnel; father of Tammy Gan (Steaven) and Heidi Morici (Brad); like a father to John Logarbo; grandfather to Destiny and Wayne Gan and Derrick and Bailey Morici; son of the late Joseph O. Becnel and Rita Weber Becnel; and brother of Jerry Becnel, Jocelynn Accordo (Dale), Rose McClung and the late Richard Becnel (Masami).

He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law Paula and Drew Madere, Carmine and Michelle Frangella; his nephew, Chad Becnel (Annette); a host of nieces and nephews; family, friends and neighbors.

Charles served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He served his community for 32 years with St. James Parish and St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office, where he retired in 2006.

Most recently he was employed with Whelan Security.

He was a people person who loved to lend a helping hand when needed. He was a craftsman who loved to build projects with wood.

He loved spending time with his family and friends, along with spoiling his grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Hubert Catholic Church, 176 Anthony F Monica St. in Garyville, on Wednesday, June 27 at 11 a.m. Visitation at the church is from 9 to 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn.

Arrangements are by Millet-Guidry Funeral Home. To view or sign the online guest book, visit milletguidry.com.