TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for BOUDREAUX. ACKLIN E., JR.
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La.

Died: Thursday, August 18, 2016

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BOUDREAUX. ACKLIN E., JR.
May 18, 1956 - August 18, 2016

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Acklin "Capt. Slab" Boudreaux Jr., 60, a native of Montegut, LA and a resident 
of Houma, passed away on August 18, 2016.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Samart Funeral Home of 
Houma from 5pm - 9pm. Monday, August 22, 2016 from 9am - 11am at First Baptist 
Church of Houma. Services will be at 11am on Monday, August 22, 2016 at First 
Baptist Church of Houma.

He is survived by his wife, of 42 years Evelina Lirette Boudreaux; daughters, 
Nicole Ezell and husband Jeff and Tiffany Boudreaux; father, Edward Carter; 
brothers, Al Terry (Vicki) Boudreaux , Daniel (Tamily) Boudreaux, Edward 
(Desiree) Carter, III, Brian Keith (Chrissy) Carter; sisters, Roxanne "Toote" 
(Shawn) Cina; brothers & sisters-in-law, Chico (Kathy) Lirette, Jackie Lirette, 
Cynthia (Petie) Lirette, Robert (Gwen) Lirette, Timmy (Donna) Lirette, Kim 
Lirette, Cheryl (Ray) Lirette, Tommy Lirette and Russell (Amy) Nelton; one 
grandchild Elizabeth Rose Ezell; 7 step grandchildren, 1 step great grandchild, 
mother -in-law, Rose Lirette; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his, parents, Acklin Boudreaux, Sr. and Prilla 
"Sam" Carter; son-in-law, Anthony Scott, Sr.; brother, Johnny Boudreaux; 
sister, Loretta Nelton; 1 grandchild Naomi Rebekah Scott; father-in-law, 
Russell "Poon" Lirette, Sr; brother-in-laws, Kern Lirette and Rodney Lirette; 
one niece and one great nephew.

Acklin was a devoted family man, having sacrificed often for them. There was 
not a person he met that was a stranger for long. He always lit up the room he 
was in with his personality. He will be sorely missed by his family and 
friends. Acklin was a tugboat captain for 35 years, during which time he 
trained many others to become captains of the waterway.

He was looking forward to the day he could retire and spend time with his 
family but then learned of his final journey he would undertake in November 
2014. It is then he learned that he was in the fight of his life against 
Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), an aggressive brain cancer. He fought 
courageously throughout the last 21 months. 

A special Thanks to, Dr. Mark Walker, Paige and staff of Houma Family Practice, 
the staff at Houma Medical Imaging, Dr. Frank Cullichia and Denise, Dr. Brian 
Boulmay, the staff at St. Joseph Hospice and all the family and friends who 
were there to support us during this very difficult journey. All had a very 
important part during this journey, and we can never express how much the love 
and support offered meant to us.

In lieu of flowers donations to help with expenses.

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