Freddie Darcey, 80 of Port Neches, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 5, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches with Rev. Bennie Patillo officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches under the direction of Broussard’s in Nederland. A gathering of family and friends will be 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday with a Christian Vigil to be recited at 5:30 PM at the mortuary.
Mr. Darcey was a native of New Iberia, Louisiana and has lived in Port Neches since 1957. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches and served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was retired from Port Neches /Groves ISD as a custodian with 35 years of service. He was also a member of the Port Neches Knights of Columbus Council #2461.
Mr. Darcey was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Badeaux, parents, and six siblings. He is survived by his wife, Martha Darcey of Port Neches; son, Wayne Darcey of Port Neches; son-in-law, Allen Badeaux of New Iberia, La; three grandchildren, Lindsay Darcey, Jeromy Larmond, Michael Badeaux; three great grandchildren, Alexandra Badeaux, Nicholas Badeaux, and Maggie Larmond.
