Paul Ryder Achee

March 22, 1963 – January 28, 2023

Paul Ryder Achée, 59, passed away at his residence in Denham Springs, LA after a long illness due to complications from several strokes he suffered at 41 years old.

He was born in Slidell, LA, and moved to Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 7 where he attended school. He was a Broadmoor High School graduate in the class of ’81. He was also a graduate of Southeastern College with a degree in Criminal Justice. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from which he was honorably discharged after being hurt while pursuing his military career.

Paul settled in Denham Springs, LA and started a family in his 30’s. He went on to be an entrepreneur, who owned and managed three automotive sales businesses in Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, and Walker, LA.

Paul loved spending time with his sons and his family. He loved to go hunting and fishing and spent plenty of time in deer stands to bring home impressive kills. He was also a die-hard fan of LSU and Saints football and never missed watching a game. He also never missed an episode of WWE wrestling of which he loved to watch when there was no football to catch on TV.

He is survived by his two sons and their wives, Asa Ryder Achée (Sarah) and Aiden Bo Achée (Cheramie); his mother, Orleana S. Achée McMickens, AKA – Rena; his sister, Cheryl C. Achée; his one and only niece, Ciara R. Achée; and first wife and mother of his children, Julie Durham.

He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Raoul Achée, AKA – Bo; his grandparents, Leonard and Beatrice Swaggerty and Henry and Ella Achée; his second wife, Robyn Achée; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins whom were called home already.

Paul’s family will receive friends and family Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs, LA. A celebration of life service will begin at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel.