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Lafayette - Jerry Eugene Biddick, a native of Jennings and a resident of Lafayette, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at his residence with his wife by his side. He was 78. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Martin Biddick; one son, Jeremy Biddick and his wife, Erin, and their children, Bella and Liam; two daughters, Jodi Fontenot Cook, and her husband, Kevin, and their children, Jessica, Kaden, and Bear, and Darla Fontenot Joyce, and her husband, Jason, and their children, Gage, Gavin, and Grace; one grandson, Sam Biddick, and two granddaughters, Gina Biddick and Bonnie Biddick; great-grandchildren, Juniper, Clayton, Ledger, Stark, Roguen, Theo, and Lincoln. He is also survived by one sister, Donna Biddick Wild, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby Myeres Biddick and Joris Dean Biddick; his brother, Thomas Biddick; his sister, Margaret Biddick Duhon Robin; and his son, Donavon Biddick. Jerry was born and raised in Jennings, LA where he was involved in Boy Scouts and various sports. He was a member of the football team of Jennings High School and graduated in 1965. After high school, he joined the National Guard where he served honorably. He attended both McNeese and UL Lafayette then made the decision to work in the Oil and Gas Industry. He married his wife, Carolyn, in 1974. They shared over 50 years together. Their love and devotion to each other was limitless. Carolyn was his main caregiver for the last several years during his failing health and was by his side to the end. He devoted over 35 years working for major oil companies and lived in Baldwin, Franklin, and Lafayette during those years. In addition, he had his own oil service company. He took pride in his job and enjoyed the people he worked with. As an avid outdoorsman, Jerry loved spending time at his hunting and fishing camps throughout his life. He loved duck hunting, camping, fishing, crabbing, throwing the cast net, and running jug lines. He especially enjoyed cleaning and cooking what he caught to share with friends and family, as he would say “living off the land”. He also spent a lot of time in the boat teaching his kids to ski and hydroslide which has left great memories for his wife and children. Jerry also invested a lot of time and passion towards sports. As a coach for his children and even his great-grandchild, he strived to instill hard work, sportsmanship, and fun to the kids he coached. He watched and attended many sporting events with friends and family anywhere from T-Ball to the Super Bowl. He had a passion for music, especially “Swamp Pop”. His favorite songs to listen to were by The Boogie Kings, Sam Cook, James Brown, and G.G. Shin. Throughout his life, Jerry always had an enduring faith in Christ. Thanks to the caregivers, nurses, and doctors for their care and support. Services will be held by Pastor Bobby Readdy at River of Life Worship Center located at 18295 LA Highway 16, Port Vincent, LA, on February 8, 2025. Visitation at 10:00 am and services at 11:00 am. Meal provided immediately following.

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Jerry Eugene Biddick

January 3, 1947 - January 21, 2025