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Donald Allen “Pete” Pitre, age 80 of Ragley, Louisiana went to his Heavenly home December 14, 2020. Pete was a true American cowboy and loved to rodeo in his younger days. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and retired from Citgo Petroleum Company after 30 years of service. After retirement, he enjoyed restoring antique tractors and raised Texas Longhorns. He is preceded in death by his parents Mitchell and Leola Hill Pitre, and one grandson Barrett Istre. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joy Reeves Pitre; children, Donna Istre and Sheila Hanks; stepchildren, Valerie Savoie, Jack “Marty” Savoie, Jesse “Rusty” Savoie, Vanessa Savoie and Laura Hanchey Hall; his brother, Wayne Pitre; his sister, Linda Smith; 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The family is grateful to Pete’s friend Donnie Cameron, for providing a safe haven for his end of life care. Memorials may be made to Camp Pearl Ministries, PO Box 10 Reeves LA 70658 or the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at a later date in the Lake Charles area. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 615 794-2289
