Ray Cheramie Obituary
He is survived by his husband, Magnus LeBlanc; father, Ray Cheramie Sr.; siblings, Charles Grant (Traci), Frances Grant and Kim Sanders (Luke); aunt, Mary Bullard; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and fur babies, Blue and Zoe.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Nandolyn Cheramie; sister, Deborah Jones; nephew, James Lee Spence; grandparents and numerous aunts and uncles.
Ray was a leader in the gay community opening the first gay bar on Main Street in Houma. His personality and caring nature were embodied in the business, and it provided a safe haven for many. He knew everyone and took a sincere interest in their lives and problems. He was a mentor and counselor, a shoulder to cry on if needed, or just there to listen and advise; and it didn't matter who you were or how long he knew you, you were his friend.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Samart Funeral Home (4511 West Park Ave.) from 9:00 AM until service time. A religious service will begin at 11:00 AM.
Online condolences can be given at www.samartfuneralhome.com
Samart Funeral Home of Houma, 4511 West Park Ave, Gray is entrusted with the arrangements.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ray, please visit our floral store.
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Christine McGeever
February 23, 2025
I just found out about Ray's passing and I am heartbroken. Words cannot express what I am feeling right now. Rest in Peace my sweet friend.
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Don Thomas
January 14, 2025
There are friends who come in and out of our lives, but there are few we make effort to share in the long haul. Ray was one of those few. Over the past 3 decades, I would go several years without seeing him in person, but would seem like a day had passed when we met again. He was a great example of what a person could do, and who a person could be.
Kathie Rot
January 14, 2025
Meeting him thru Magnus
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