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Benefit held for family of man who died in Seacor Power accident

Posted at 6:20 PM, Apr 19, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-19 20:50:47-04

LAFAYETTE, La. — A jambalaya benefit will be held for the family of Ernest Williams, of Arnaudville.

Williams died after the Seacor Power boat capsized last week. His body was recovered by the Coast Guard in the water near Cocodrie during rescue operations on Thursday.

All proceeds from the benefit will go to Williams' family.

The benefit will be held on Friday, April 23 with a pick up time from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Brooksdale Lafayette, located at 215 W. Farrel Road in Lafayette.

Plates are $10 each. Donations will also be accepted.

Read more on the crew members of the Seacor Power here

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