1952-2021

Paul Darrell Bertrand, 68 of Grand Lake, originally from Creole, La, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, from the comfort of his home.

Mr. Bertrand was born on Nov. 23, 1952. He went to South Cameron High and worked full time as a dragline and crane operator for over 40 years.  He was a very kindhearted man who loved to work and was loved by many.

He leaves to honor his memory his loving wife of 27 years, Wanda Bertrand; one sister, Janice and (George) Morales of Lake Charles; two brothers, Butch and (Jackie) Bertrand of Creole, and Richard and (Sherry) Bertrand of Elton; three daughters, Renee and (Robert) Rogers, Teressa and (Roger) Fontenot and Nicole Bertrand Smith; one son, Charles (C.W.) Bertrand; two stepsons, Brent Norris and John Norris; two stepdaughters, Michelle Smith and Kimberly Lowery and (Nicholas Clapper); ten grandsons; eight granddaughters; and two great grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Bernice Woodrow Bertrand; brother, Bobby Bertrand and a niece, Jill Morales.

Funeral service will at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home Reverend will officiate.  Visitation Monday will be from  noon until the time of service in the funeral home.

Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.