Richard Craig Roussell

October 18, 1955 - April 18, 2022

Iowa – Richard Craig Roussell, born on October 18, 1955, in Lake Charles, son of the late Ellinois J. (Slim) Roussell and Berna Mott Roussell, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, in his residence surrounded by his family and friends, at the age of 66. Craig attended school in Lacassine and was of the Catholic faith. Craig worked at Gulf States Utilities and owned the Kree-Mee Drive Inn where he made the best burgers. Craig also played Santa Claus at Prien Lake Mall for many years and for private family parties. Craig is survived by his daughters, Bridgette Roussell Tillman (Willie), Angelica Williams (Gannon); brothers, Keith Roussell and Dwayne Roussell; sisters, Belinda Vincent (companion-Clifford Poncho) and Renee Landry (Paul); 2 grandchildren, Kyleigh and Kynleigh Tillman; special brother-in-law, Jessie Vincent. He is preceded in death by his parents, nephew, Chris Vincent, and best friend, Archie Landry. A gathering of family and friends will be held in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa on Thursday, April 21, 2022, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., with a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. Cremation will follow under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. Special thanks to the family, friends, and Heart of Hospice for the compassionate care and support shown to Craig and his family during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help with expenses.