Kenneth P. Perrilloux's Obituary
Kenneth P. Perrilloux, 77, of Covington, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024. He was born in a log cabin in Bedico, Louisiana, on June 30, 1946.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd V. Perrilloux, Sr. and Edna Mae Dewitt; brothers, Floyd V. Perrilloux, Jr. and Larry Eugene Perrilloux; and many other close friends and family. Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carol Ann Goodrow Perrilloux; son, Kevin Scott Perrilloux and his wife BethAnn; grandchildren, Victoria Ashley Hall and her husband Kale, Blaine Andrew Perrilloux, and Beau Alexander Perrilloux; great grandchild, Indy MaryAnn Hall; brothers, Ronald Leroy Perrilloux and his wife Valerie and Raymond Leon Perrilloux and his wife Connie. Mr. Kenneth was a lifelong resident of Covington, Louisiana. He graduated from Covington High School in 1964, where he was a member of the marching Lions band. During his time at Covington High, he met the love of his life, Carol Goodrow, in the 10th grade. After dating throughout high school, they were married on October 2, 1965. When speaking of his beloved Carol, he always said “The best thing I ever did was meet and marry her [Carol].” Mrs. Carol took care of her in-laws, Floyd and Edna, throughout their elderly years—attending doctor appointments, running errands, and ensuring their quality of life was the best during the final years of life was very important to Mrs. Carol. As Kenneth’s health declined, Mrs. Carol never wavered. She was there through the ups and downs, the good days and bad days, all the appointments, all the phone calls, and all the late nights. Mr. Kenneth was never alone—she held his hand through it all. Kenneth began his automotive career at Letsch Pontiac. After a long day at the dealership, he would head over to the one-man shop on 22nd Avenue to help his dad work on cars. Shortly after leaving Letsch, Kenneth and Carol opened Covington Automotive on Hwy 36 across the street from its current location in 1976. Eventually, they outgrew the building and relocated across the street in 1985 to where the shop still stands today. As time passed and Kenneth’s health declined, his son Kevin stepped up and ushered in a new level of success for the business. Today, Covington Automotive is one of the most successful businesses in St. Tammany Parish. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. Kenneth may be made to the Covington Food Bank online at northshorefoodbank.org/donate-funds or 125 W. 30th Ave, Covington, La 70433, or to the Northshore Humane Society online at northshorehumane.org/give or by mail to 20384 Harrison Avenue, Covington, La 70433. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 3:00 PM at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Avenue, Covington, Louisiana, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, locally owned and operated, is honored to be entrusted with Mr. Perrilloux’s funeral arrangements. His family invites you to share thoughts, memories, and condolences by signing an online guestbook at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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