Lionel Paul Savoy, 86, of Lake Charles, died Sunday, June 18, at his residence. A native of Creole. Lionel was born on June 25, 1936, to Ozema and Margaret Broussard Savoy. At 18 he was drafted into the United States Army and served in several campaigns. During his time in the Army he met the love of his life, Sylvia Luyet. Upon his discharge, he began working in various positions in the Cameron Parish Court House then finally for the Lake Charles Office of Motor Vehicles where he worked until his retirement in 1994.

Lionel was a father who loved unconditionally and was slow to anger. He enjoyed being a grandfather and especially a doting great-grandfather. He was a lifelong Catholic and was a member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church. He valued his Cajun-French heritage and always made sure people knew Cameron Parish was his home.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Sylvia Luyet Savoy, Daughter; Dece Trahan (Troy), Son; Jason Savoy (Lynn), Sister; Dorothy “Bobbie” Landry (Robert), six Grandchildren and four Great-Grandchildren.

Lionel was preceded in death by his parents, son; Joseph Savoy, sisters; Bernice Mudd, Bennie Reon, brothers; Harold Savoy, Malcolm Savoie; and grandchildren, Kelli Trahan and Gavin McGee.

Visitation for Lionel was held Wednesday, June 21, from 4 until 6 p.m. with a Rosary prayed at 6 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, 4321 Lake St., Lake Charles. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, June 22, at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret Catholic Church, 2500 Enterprise Blvd., Lake Charles. Burial followed the Mass at Consolata Cemetery.

(Paid Memorial)