Robert "Bobby" James Couvillion

Robert “Bobby” James Couvillion, 56, of Lake Charles, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Bobby was born March 6, 1967, to Jim and Lois Couvillion.

Bobby was a 1985 graduate of LaGrange High School. After graduation, he accomplished a 30 plus year career in industrial sales, fulfilling his passion for creative problem solving with customers in SW Louisiana and SE Texas. Bobby enjoyed spending time outdoors and jumped at any opportunity to fish for speckled trout and redfish. Bobby took family and quality time seriously and participated in any games, dancing, or other entertainment that was available. Bobby was creative; he enjoyed drawing, building, and various genres of music. Bobby was active in his church, serving as a greeter, an usher, security, and occasionally singing in a choir. On most Sundays, you could find Bobby at the church doors shaking hands with a smiling face.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 27 years; Kellie Couvillion, daughter; Courtney Locklin and her husband Matt, son; Caleb Couvillion, mother; Lois Couvillion, brothers; Richard Couvillion (Sandy), Joey Couvillion (Phyllis), and sister; Becky Simon (Tim).

He was preceded in death by his father, and brother; Chuck Couvillion.

Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Johnson Funeral Home, 4321 Lake St. Lake Charles, LA. 70605. Visitation will resume at 9:00AM, with funeral services to begin at 10:00AM, Friday, March 1, 2024, also at Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be at 2:00PM at Consolata Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Couvillion, Joey Couvillion, Tim Simon, Mike Williams, David Woodson, and Ken Fletcher.

The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for providing compassionate, loving care for Bobby for the past three months. The family would also like to share thanks to their friends, family, and The River Church for their encouragement, hospitality, friendship and prayer throughout these past several months. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to The River Church of Lake Charles.