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.