12/26/2025
Elder Wiilliam Druilhet Sr. 81 of Lafayette La; transitioned from labor to reward on Dec. 14, 2025
Services are Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at First Church of God in Christ 1901 Martin Luther King Dr, Jeanerette, LA 70544. Visitation will begin at 9AM until Funeral at 11AM. Interment will be in Sorrell Cemetery Sorrell La.
Elder William R. Druilhet Sr., affectionately known as “Billy Boy,” passed away on December 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, hard work, devoted service to God, family, and community.
Elder William Druilhet Sr. was born on June 22, 1944, in Baldwin, Louisiana, to the late Herbert Druilhet and Lytha Van Buren Druilhet. He was baptized at an early age by his grandfather, marking the beginning of a lifelong walk with Christ. A righteous servant of God, he devoted his life to preaching the gospel wherever he went. His deep faith was evident through his powerful voice, steadfast prayers, and unwavering commitment to encouraging and uplifting others. He attended the Sager Brown School and later pursued engineering studies at Young Memorial in Morgan City, Louisiana. Upon completion of his studies, he became a top engineer, widely recognized as one of the best in the fleet. Elder Druilhet was employed by Omega Protein in Cameron, Louisiana, where he dedicated 44 years of faithful service before retiring. A hardworking and devoted provider, he ensured that his family was always well cared for and never in need.
Elder Druilhet was united in holy matrimony to Frankie Proctor Druilhet, and together they shared a blended family of nine children. Billy Boy enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, preaching, and passionately supporting his favorite teams: the Pittsburgh Steelers, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Dodgers. He cherished watching the games alongside his baby girl. He also took great pleasure in watching classic black-and-white westerns, spending many peaceful hours captivated by them.
A true pillar of his community, Elder Druilhet’s influence extended across many cities and states. His words inspired, his prayers strengthened, and his kindness brought comfort to countless lives. He cherished his family deeply, creating lasting memories and leaving life lessons that will forever be treasured. All will fondly remember his generosity, grace, and loving spirit.
Elder William R. Druilhet Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Druilhet and Lytha Van Buren Druilhet; his maternal grandparents, Rev. William VanBuren and Elizabeth Smith Van Buren; his paternal grandparents, Joseph Ernest Druilhet and Laura Faye Fournier Druilhet; his sons, William Rochester Druilhet Jr. and Glenn Nora II; his grandson, Darius V. Druilhet; his brothers, Gerald Jerome Druilhet and Herbert Ernest Druilhet Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of thirty-nine years, Frankie Druilhet; his children: Anthony Druilhet (Tony) of Sugar Land, Texas; Priscilla Druilhet and Patricia Druilhet of Lake Charles, Louisiana; Jimson Nora (Sharell) of Denham Springs; Hope Holmes (Eric) of Lake Charles, Louisiana; Bilytha Druilhet of Lafayette, Louisiana; and Shelia Druilhet of Denham Springs, Louisiana. He also leaves nineteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two godchildren, Lakeisha Joe McCurry and Jada Walker, siblings: Elder Benny Druilhet Sr. (Valarie), Barry Druilhet Sr. (Marilyn), and Mickey Druilhet, all of Baldwin, Louisiana; Jules Druilhet (Lana) of Maurice, Louisiana; sisters Patricia Jackson (Lawrence), and Brenda Thomas of Baldwin, Louisiana, Evangelist Vergie Richard of Dallas Texas, Jacqueline Glenn (Willie) of New Iberia, Louisiana; Diane Druilhet of Galveston, Texas; Sheila Lewis (Peter) of Maryland, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is also survived by a bonus mother, Bertina Fountain, and her family of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022.The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com