Allen “Noochie” Joseph Credeur Jr.

Allen “Noochie” Joseph Credeur Jr.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 2 p.m. at the Rayne Civic Center in Rayne, for Allen “Noochie” Joseph Credeur Jr., 48, who died Monday, May 5, 2025.
Interment will be in the Arceneaux Cemetery in Rayne.
Deacon Denis LaCroix with St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne will conduct the funeral services.
Lt. Credeur began his career in law enforcement as a reserve officer with the Rayne Police Department in December 2003 and went full-time in 2005. Over the past two decades, he became a pillar of this agency and of the City of Rayne. In 2014, he took on the role of D.A.R.E. officer, dedicating himself to educating and mentoring the youth of the community. He also spent countless hours over the years volunteering with local youth athletics-coaching, mentoring, and leading by example both on and off duty.
Noochie was more than an officer; he was a brother, a friend, and a role model. He served with pride, humility, and an unmatched sense of duty. He had a special way of connecting with people — especially young people — and was truly invested in making Rayne a safer, stronger place to live.
Noochie’s legacy of service, compassion, and leadership will never be forgotten. He gave this city everything he had —and we are forever grateful.
Survivors include his fiancé of 28 years, Danielle Demette, one sister, Monica Credeur, one brother, Joseph “Wa” Credeur, one half sister, Beatrice Sonnier, one nephew, Hunter Fontenot, one godchild, Gavin LaBauve, and other numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents, Allen Joseph Credeur Sr. and Merilyn Faye Dogua Credeur, one brother, Chris Credeur, and one sister, Robin LaBauve.
Pallbearers will be Joseph “Wa” Credeur, Gavin LaBauve, Terry Grandney, John Dogua, Jake Venable, Rodney Stansberry and Kirk Hickey. Honorary pallbearer will be Hunter Fontenot.
The family requests that visitation be observed at the Rayne Civic Center in Rayne on Monday, May 12, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The family asks for no flowers to be sent. They would like you to make a donation to the Rayne Police Department D.A.R.E. Program, P.O. Box 69, Rayne, LA, that was very close to Noochie’s heart.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141.