Edmond Dale Pecot Sr.'s Obituary
Edmond “Skip” Dale Pecot Sr., 75, New Orleans native and resident of Mandeville, LA passed away Tuesday July 5 2022 at St. Tammany Hospital.
Skip was born in New Orleans, LA April 18 1947. He was the youngest son of Lillian Shepherd Pecot and Eugene Pecot; his late siblings were Lionel (Butch) and Richard (Pops) Pecot. Skip served in the Louisiana Army National Guard as a motor transport operator, field mechanic, and an artillery cannoneer. For his primary occupation, he owned and operated his body, fender, and paint shop. Automotive repair was his niche and a flawless product was his result. Cars were his hobby, but his true love and passion in life was his family.
Skip’s greatest life work was the loving family he created. In the late 50’s he met Beverly Windom in the lower ninth ward of New Orleans. Later marring the love of his life and spending 54 years together. He had two children, Eddie Pecot and Michelle Pecot Tastet. Skip cherished his six grandchildren Edmond E. Pecot, Rhen Pecot Sr., Gabrielle Tastet, Glendelynn Pecot, Lauren Tastet, and Chasey Pecot. He was also crowned with two great grandchildren, Brad Hannon and Rhen Pecot Jr. whom both had a special place in his heart. With his compelling humor, warm demeanor, and colorful life stories it’s no wonder Skip so was dearly loved.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests masses in his honor.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Avenue, Covington LA on Monday, July 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM with visitation beginning at 11:00 AM until service time. Interment will follow the service in Mandeville Cemetery, 1609 Montgomery Street, Mandeville, LA 70448.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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