Gilford "Gil" Boudreaux

Gilford "Gil" Joseph Boudreaux Jr. age 65 of Covington, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday May 13, 2020 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. He was born on April 16, 1955 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Gilford Joseph Boudreaux Sr. and Yvonne L. Eiermann Boudreaux. Gil is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years and high school sweetheart Marilyn D'Antonio Boudreaux; their adoring daughters Amanda Boudreaux Williams and Katheryn "Katie" Louise Boudreaux, son in law Patrick Williams, and his grandchildren Charlotte McCahill Williams and Connor Joseph Williams. He is also survived by his sister Carol Ann Boudreaux and brother Alan James Boudreaux. He is preceded in death by his parents Gilford Joseph Boudreaux Sr. and Yvonne L. Eierman Boudreaux. Gil is a native of New Orleans and resident of Covington, LA. He graduated from East Jefferson High School in 1973 where he served as the school mascot for both East Jefferson and Bonnabel High School. Gil competed in the National Jr. Olympics Trampoline competition in 1971 placing 10th in the nation. Gil was an avid member of the Metairie YMCA where he also taught gymnastics. He attended Tulane University and began his lifelong career in management with Federal Express in 1984 where he excelled as a Hazardous Material Specialist and received numerous awards of excellence. His career in the Security Management district began in 1995 with Barton Protective Services where he worked with numerous corporations throughout the Southern region and large scale events such as the New Orleans Super bowl. He was an involved member of the Louisiana Society for Human Resource Management and enjoyed connecting with his clients and coworkers. Gil moved into the oil industry with Wood Group PSN in 2010 where he managed onshore and offshore warehousing. Of all his many professional accomplishments Gil’s greatest legacy will be that of a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Gil deeply loved his wife and never stopped his courtship always bringing her flowers, taking her on motorcycle rides and enjoying each other’s company. When his two daughters were born he was surrounded by girls and took on the role of Dad with all of his being and provided love, guidance and protection participating in parents clubs, school fundraisers and coaching teams. When that role expanded to grandfather or "Pops" as he became known he slipped easily into the doting grandfather role with another little girl, Charlotte; but he shined when his "little buddy" Connor arrived. He enjoyed his time visiting with extended family in Rayne, LA which he affectionately referred to as "The Country" or spending an afternoon barbecuing or boiling crawfish and was always ready to help a friend or stranger, often stopping on the road when he saw someone that needed assistance. He reluctantly participated in family vacations and themed parties but was there for all of them with a costume ready and willing to pack the car to overflow for his wife and daughters. He was a story teller and would tell all his stories with the flair of a salesman and the seriousness of a librarian. His stories, his love, his devotion and his words of wisdom will be greatly missed by many. He will forever be in their hearts. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service for Gil Boudreaux at 2:30 p.m.; visitation begins at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2020 in the Chapel of E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Avenue Covington, LA 70433. The Boudreaux family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

Gilford "Gil" Boudreaux

April 16, 1955 - May 13, 2020