Maxwell Joseph Crochet, age 88, a native and resident of Houma, La., passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Maxwell is survived by his sons Dean Joseph Crochet and Lance Paul Crochet (Carey B. Crochet); his daughter Cindy E. Crochet; his grandchildren Colby, Jacob (Ashlynn), Max and Marie; his brother Frank P. Crochet; and his former wife Cynthia Crochet.

He was preceded in death by his companion of many years, Margaret LeBeouf; his parents Mackley Leopold Crochet and Vallie Marie LeBeouf; his brother Kermon Crochet; and his sister Evelyn Crochet Falgout. Maxwell was a loving member of the Bourg Community and will be deeply missed.

Maxwell enjoyed his love of exercising, hunting, giving to family and friends, and operating and owning Crochet Boat Company. He followed in his father's footsteps, Mackley Leopold Crochet, in the Maritime Industry that was started in the early 1930's. After working briefly with his father, he partnered up with him in 1957 with the purchase of the inland pushboat "Crochet #3." He eventually grew his business in 1975 building the m/v Toro, Lance P. Crochet in 1978, and the M.L. Crochet in 1996.

For 63 years, he made a positive influence in the Inland Towboat industry working the intracoastal waterway from Brownville, TX to Panama City Beach, FL with most of the vessel's time spent in the Lower Mississippi River. His tradition of maritime was passed down to his sons Dean and Lance Crochet and two of his grandchildren, Jacob and Marie Crochet. His hard work ethic was passed down to his daughter Cindy Crochet and his two other grandchildren Colby and Max Crochet.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Maxwell Crochet.