Ruben A. Deschamp, age 76, of Pass Christian, passed away on October 5, 2010 in Gulfport.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Ann Deschamp; a son, Ruben A. Deschamp, Jr; a daughter, Kathleen A. Deschamp; a brother, Ruford Deschamp; and his parents, Ben Deschamp and Cordelia Malley.
He is survived by his children, Benford Deschamp (Michelle) of Kiln, Karen Pace (Chubby) of Poplarville, Andrea Winstead (Jake) of Ocean Springs, Donna Sue Deschamp and Merith Ann Lewis, both of Pass Christian; two sisters, Audrey Fay Dryden and Dorothy Jean Malley; two brothers, Larry Deschamp and Ben Bernie Deschamp; thirteen grandchildren; and twenty three great grandchildren.
He was a member of Wolf Creek Baptist Church and retired after 40 years as Press Operator at Indal Aluminum. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and playing cards with friends.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 8, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd, Pass Christian with a visitation for family and friends from 10:00 AM until service time. Burial will follow at Standard Sandhill Cemetery.
Visitation
OCT 8. 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home - Kiln Delisle 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd. Pass Christian, MS, US, 39571 http://www.riemannfamily.com
Service
OCT 8. 02:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home - Biloxi 274 Beauvoir Road Biloxi, MS, US, 39531 http://www.riemannfamily.com
Interment
Standard Sandhill Cemetery Standard Cemetery Road Kiln, MS,