Rhett Paul Bunch

Rhett Paul Bunch, 79, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on November 2, 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at Our Lady Of The Lake.  Rhett graduated from Catholic High in 1961 and received a BS in Industrial Technology at LSU in 1966.  He loved hunting, fishing, cajun cooking and cajun dancing, tailgating and supporting LSU football and baseball.  He had a legendary sense of humor and made genuine friendships wherever he went.  Rhett always went out of his way to help others and cherished spending time with his family and friends, who affectionately referred to him as Bubba, Jackrabbit, or Mr. Rhett.

Rhett was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Joseph Bunch and Dorothy Millet Bunch; sister, Loretta Anne Bunch; and brother-in-law Thomas Noser.  He is survived by his wife, Judith Hornaday Bunch; his children, Lauren Bunch, Jason Bunch (Hannah), Shane Bunch, and Brandon Bunch (Erin); four grandchildren, Rhys, Bonnie, Barrett, and Bo; his sister Roberta Noser; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law John and Susan Hornaday; and his numerous nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces.

Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or St. Vincent de Paul Baton Rouge.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Friday, May 5th at 11:00 a.m. (10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. visitation).  A reception will be held afterward.