Brandon Michael CHERAMIE

ERATH - Brandon Michael Cheramie, 33, of Mobile, Ala., passed away Sunday, June 5, 2005, in Orange Beach, Ala.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, La.The Rev. Wayne Duet will be the celebrant.Entombment will follow in the church mausoleum.Megan LeBlanc will proclaim the readings. Gift bearers will include Gabrielle Stanford, Tiffany Theriot and Taylor Stanford.Born Jan. 20, 1972, in New Iberia, Brandon was a 2nd Class Petty Officer with the U.S. Coast Guard with ten years of service. He enjoyed riding his jet ski, diving, playing golf and spending time with his family and friends.Survivors include his sister, Melody Theriot and husband, Ed, of Erath; father, Michael Cheramie, of Navarre, Fla.; grandparents, Aldon "Shug" and Belva LeBlanc, of Erath, and Rena Cheramie, of Lafayette; half sisters, Misty Spivey and husband, John, Michelle Cheramie and Megan Cheramie, all of Navarre, Fla.; half brother, Matthew Cheramie, of Navarre, Fla.; nieces, Gabrielle Stanford, Tiffany Theriot and Stephanie Theriot, all of Erath; and nephews, Taylor Stanford and John Theriot, both of Erath.Brandon was preceded in death by his mother, Susan LeBlanc Evans; grandfather, Victor Cheramie; and cousin, Brad Baudoin.A gathering of family and friends was observed from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday at David Funeral Home, 209 E. Putnam in Erath.A rosary was prayed at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Visitation will continue from 8 a.m. today until time of service.David Funeral Home of Erath, (337) 937-0405, is in charge of the arrangements. --- ERATH -- Services for Brandon Michael Cheramie, 33, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in the church mausoleum.Visiting hours will be observed today from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m. at David Funeral Home. Visitation will resume Wednesday at 8 a.m. until the time of service.A resident of Mobile, Ala., Mr. Cheramie died Sunday, June 5, 2005, in Orange Beach, Ala.David Funeral Home of Erath is in charge of the arrangements.