Curtis Anthony Pellegrin
Curtis Anthony Pellegrin, 77, of Benton, passed away Dec. 29, 2022.
He was born Feb. 5, 1945, in Houma, Louisiana, to the late Eddie Joseph Pellegrin Sr. and Adele (Dupre) Pellegrin.
Curtis loved to stay active and was always on the go. He enjoyed dancing, cycling, fishing and snow skiing. His children and grandchildren were his passion. He was often found outside playing football and basketball with the kids, laughing and having a wonderful time. Curtis enjoyed traveling in their RV, annual trips to Oregon in the summer and spending time outdoors. He was happy go lucky, optimistic, jovial and an occasional jokester. Curtis was one of a kind.
Preceding Curtis in death are his parents; brother, Herman Pellegrin Sr.; sister, Phyllis P. Picou and her husband, Jesse; and sister-in-law, Becky Pellegrin.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving companion of 12 years, Paula Ireland, of Benton; children, David Pellegrin (Dixie), of Euless, Texas, Claire Dufrene (Chad), of Marrero, Louisiana, and Mary Wagner (Brian), of Slidell, Louisiana, and bonus daughter, Heather Hinz (Bill), of Eugene, Oregan; grandchildren, Eric Abadie (Caitlin), Rachel Dufrene, Devan Bertaut (Shelbey), Jeremy Bertaut, Dylan Pellegrin, Drew Pellegrin, Eisley Hinz and Coen Hinz; great-grandchildren, Brandt, Houston, and Jules Abadie and Isla Bertaut. He also leaves behind his siblings, Eddie Pellegrin Jr. (Sue), Berthile P. Leboeuf (Milton) and Shirleen P. Conrad (Bruce); sister-in-law, Olynda Pellegrin Leboeuf; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who love Curtis and will miss him always.
Memorial service, officiated by Rev. Keith Dodson, will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at Smith-benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to First Methodist Church of Benton Missions Committee, 200 N. Market, Benton, Arkansas.
Services entrusted to Smith-benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.smithfamilycares.com.