Obituary of Donald R. Perrilloux

Funeral services for Donald R. Perrilloux will be 12:00 PM, Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Boone Funeral Home-Bossier City. The family will receive friends two hours prior to service time. Interment will be 2:00 PM, Friday, May 19, 2017 at Morris Cemetery in Bedico, Louisiana. Don was born in Ponchatoula, Louisiana to Doris and Wallace Perrilloux. After graduating from high school, Don proudly served his country in United States Air Force in Vietnam. While serving at Barksdale Air Force Base he met Dean, the woman that changed the rest of his life. Never one to back down from a challenge, Don became father to Dean's five children, and loved them as his own. He was a quiet genius but a country boy at heart, who was just as comfortable programming electronics as he was climbing a deer stand in the woods. Don and Dean created a loving home for anyone that came through the door. He was a consummate chef famous for his gumbo, potato salad, and home-made fudge. He was known for always putting the needs of others above his own, and he did it without complaining. He served faithfully at Comet Industries for several decades. Preceding Don in death was the love of his life and wife of 52 years, Dean Perrilloux; son, Mitchell Willis; brothers, Alvin, Jim, and Bud Perrilloux. Left with precious memories are his children, Charles "Butch" Willis, Clinton Willis, Monica Hogan and husband Donald, and Bryce Perrilloux; 14 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren; and brother, Bing Perrilloux His presence was larger than life