Darwin Andrepont
Darwin was born in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, to Aurelis and Ena Fontenot Andrepont, growing up near Mamou and Reddell, Louisiana. In 1954, he moved to Port Arthur, Texas and went to work for Central Freight Lines, where he worked from 1957 – 1999.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Dalton; his brother, Orin; and sisters, Thelma, Helen, and Gloria.
Survivors include his daughter, Marsha and her husband, Dale; grandson, Dalton and his wife, Bridget; great-granddaughter, Dharma; and brothers, Russell and Joseph Andrepont of Lumberton, and Gilton Lejeune of Mamou, Louisiana.
Darwin was an accomplished mechanic from an early age, known around the Fannett area as the “Lawnmower Man”. He touched the lives of many, always tried to fix what was broken and see what was coming. There will never be another like him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contributions to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, 2050 Spindletop Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77705, or The Salvation Army online.
A Celebration of Life will take place at the Andrepont home on South Drive in Fannett on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Cremation arrangements for Mr. Andrepont were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
beaumont central freight line shop. was good friend of mines.
Oh Mr. Andrepont…You will be so missed. Mr. Andrepont was mine and my daughter’s neighbor for the last 19 years. He looked out for my girls as they went to school and I worked. He took care of my lawn mower as well as so many others. He told me when I had bought a good car. We talked anytime I would be passing him at the mailbox. As the girls got older and moved away he always asked how they were which warmed my heart. He was such a sweet caring man. It was always nice knowing if anything was going on that Mr. Andrepont was looking out for all of us. Until we are neighbors again…Rest easy sir, You deserve it.
Thoughts and prayers to the family. I haven’t seen the Andrepont family in so long, but I do remember growing up with them. Him and my father Pat Denby were very close friends, and I remember one time in the last 15 or so years, Mr. Andrepont came by my house in Labelle just to stop and say hi. How he found me no idea. Again prayers for the family in this time of grief…
Marsha, so sad to hear about your Dad! I remember how he would look out the window when we would leave the house. I’m guessing to make sure which way we were going. We had several sets of “other parents” & he was definitely one of them. Keeping you & the family in my thoughts & prayers!
Marsha, I was so very sorry to hear about your Dad. Such a very sweet man. I remember when my Daddy would take cars to your Dad to have him check them out. If your Dad gave his seal of approval, then that was great. He was a kind hearted soul
Way back when(70’s) I was responsible for shipping all the clothes at The Changing Scene, Darwin was the Central Freight driver that would pick up our shipments. He was quite the character and we would always shoot the bull for 10 -15 minutes. He always had a smile on his face and had a heart of gold. Rest easy Darwin.
Marsha, so sorry to heard of your dad’s passing. He was a good man💕💕
All of us at Triangle Engine would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the family. Darwin will be missed.
We loved Mr. Andrepont! He was definitely a favorite in the salon, and a great lawnmower man.