Robert Daniel Sonnier

Robert Daniel Sonnier, 86, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at his daughter’s residence with his loving family by his side.

Mr. Sonnier was born on October 19, 1934 in Oberlin where he was raised until leaving to serve our country in the US Navy. He was married to his lifelong love, Marvel, in 1954. Upon being honorably discharged, he and his wife settled in Lake Charles. Mr. Sonnier was the owner/operator of R & M Trucking and drove for Younger Brothers and Chemical Leaman. He was able to see much of the US during his truck-driving career. Following retirement, he continued to work as a vehicle transfer driver for local automobile dealerships and also worked as a shuttle driver.

Mr. Sonnier always believed in working hard to provide for his family. He was a loving and lively husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend who never met a stranger.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Ranelda Benoit (Jim Roberts) and Karen Northcutt (Donnie) all of Moss Bluff; grandchildren, Andrew Benoit (Bailey Bruchhaus), Amanda Churchman (Tyler), Emily Partin (Payton), and Tawni Roberts; and great grandchildren, Maisie and Callan Churchman and Quienly and Rohan Williams; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marvel Sonnier; parents, Pearl and Ezeb Sonnier; sister, Joy Hicks; and brother, Charles Chapman.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, May 24, 2021 at University Baptist Church. The Rev. Todd Schumacher will officiate. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will begin in the church on Sunday from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm and will resume on Monday from 9:00 am until the start of the service.