Rodney Jude Tassin

Funeral Mass for Rodney Jude Tassin of Pineville will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville with Fr. Joshua Burch officiating. Entombment and Military Honors will follow at the Sacred Heart Mausoleum.

Rodney Jude Tassin, 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Hessmer Nursing Home. Rodney proudly served in the United States Air Force from February 23, 1954, until his discharge on November 6, 1957, where he was a communications and radio operator. After his time in the service, he enjoyed a successful career at Cleco, retiring in 1992 after more than 30 years of dedicated service.

Outside of his professional life, Rodney had a zest for the great outdoors. He loved fishing and duck hunting, and he was known for his deep affection for his dogs. He was also an avid golfer and bowler, often delighting friends and family with his exceptional skills. Gardening was a passion for Rodney, and he tirelessly pursued the goal of growing the “perfect tomato” each year, a testament to his nurturing spirit. Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Patricia (F.G.) Dowden and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Abby and Hazel Jeansonne Tassin; siblings, Margaret Desselle, Bernadine Lemoine, and Eunice Ann Clark.

Visitation will begin from 9:00am until 10:45am, on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Escude Funeral Home (318-964-2324), 115 Lemoine Street, Moreauville, LA. 71355.