Vincent Paul Hotard

Vincent Paul Hotard, a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the age of 70.   He was born in Baton Rouge or possibly on a Cypress Knee in the spillway.  Vincent graduated from Istrouma High School in 1971 and short after, attended Southeastern Louisiana University.

He recently retired from The Reynolds Company. Vincent loved to play the guitar, wood carving, landscaping, model planes, electronics, water coloring, LSU sports, and most of all, listing chores for kids to do.

Vincent was preceded in death by his wife of forty years, Brenda Kelley Hotard; his parents, Elmo and Margaret Hotard; and his brother-in-law, Clifford Dixon.

Vincent is survived by his children, Mark Hotard and wife Kathleen and Kelly Wesley; grandchildren, Jordan Hooper, Kamryn Hooper, and Riley Hooper; sisters, Renita Dixon, Laurie LaFrance, and Mary Hotard; his brothers, Merrill Hotard and his wife Pam and Curtis Hotard;  nieces and nephews, Tara Dixon, Eric and Jannean Dixon and their daughters, Lily and Kate, Jared LaFrance, Jacob and Krystle LaFrance, and their daughter Parker.

Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until Funeral Service at 2:30 p.m.  Entombment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. 

The family would like to give special thanks to The Reynolds Company family, all the healthcare professionals and all who have helped Vincent over the years.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please donate to St. Jude’s Childrens research hospital and the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.