Elton “E.J.” Sonnier
Elton Joseph “E.J.” Sonnier, 70, of Winnie, died Sunday, January 6, 2019. He was born on September 12, 1948, in Anahuac, to Mable Marie Hoffpuair Sonnier and Matthew Sonnier.
Survivors include his wife, Pricilla “Prissy” Sonnier of Winnie; sons, Richard Sonnier; Darrell Sonnier and his wife, Nikki; and Harrell Sonnier, all of Winnie; daughter, Yvonne Hudspeth and her husband, James, of LaBelle; sister, Linda Weekley and her husband, Wesley, of Winnie; sister-in-law, Darlene Sonnier of Winnie; grandchildren, Hope Baronet; Adam Sonnier; Stephanie Desormeaux and her husband, Steven; Bethany Herring and her husband, Kody; Ciara Will and her husband Cody; Emily Shelton and her husband, Zach; Elizabeth Hudspeth; Chandler Hudspeth; and Mason Spivey; and great-grandchildren, Sarah Desormeaux, Steven Desormeaux, and Emma Will.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gerald “Coony” Sonnier; and sister, Deborah Smith.
A gathering of Mr. Sonnier’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 11, 2019, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Broussard’s, Winnie. Cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
Broussard's Crematorium
Broussard's Crematorium
- 5150 stivers street beaumont tx 77705
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 134 w. buccaneer drive winnie tx 77665
- 01/12/2019
- 2:00 pm
- 134 w. buccaneer drive- winnie tx 77665
- 01/11/2019
- 1:38 am
Comments
Carolyn Hudson
We are sending out prayers, love, hugs to all of you. He was a great person in life always had kind words to say. And plenty of jokes to tell. He will be missed very much by everyone. He never met a stranger. May he RIP. Jackie &Carolyn Hudson
Jeanette and Roland Weekly
Our Sincere Condolences to the Family of EJ Sonnier! He was one of a kind and we loved him just the way he was! Fly High Bubba! You will be missed!
CARRIE & PAT GASPARD
So sorry for your loss Miss Prissy and all of the family. Mr. E.J. will be sorely missed by everybody. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. We love all of you.
Jeanette & Roland Weekly
Our Sincere Condolences to The Sonnier Family. We Loved E.J. He Will Be Dearly Missed. Fly High Bubba!
Jeanette & Roland Weekly
Our Sincere Condolences to The Sonnier Family. We Loved E.J. He Will Be Dearly Missed. Fly High Bubba!
Todd Taylor
My condolences Yvonne to you and all your family during this time of loss. I pray you will remember the fun stories and good times as you celebrate your dads life. Todd and family.
Jeanette & Roland Weekly
Sincere Condolences to the Sonnier Family. We Loved E.J. He will Be Missed By Many. Fly High Bubba!
Tamra Miguez
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. I was blessed to have known Mr. EJ. He was such a character with a big heart. I will miss his frequent visits. Thanks for the memories! Love to all.
Christie Sonnier
Linda, so sorry for ur loss, you will be in my prayers.
Clay Leger
Y’all have been like my family my whole life. We’ve always been pretty close. Amber and I will miss Shu-Shu very much.