ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: DOUCET, EMILE "E. J." 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, LA 70538

Died 16 May, 2013

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DOUCET, EMILE "E. J." 
August 9, 1921 - May 16, 2013

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Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 11:00 AM at Beau Pre 
Cemetery in Jeanerette for Mr. Emile Joseph "E. J." Doucet, 91, a St. Mary 
Parish native and a longtime resident of Jeanerette, who passed away Thursday, 
May 16, 2013, at 4:00 PM at Iberia Extended Care Hospital in New Iberia. Father 
Jody Simoneaux will officiate the services.

Mr. Doucet was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during World 
War II in the Battle of Normandy and the Battle of Omaha Beach. He was a member 
of the VFW Post 4201 in Franklin. E. J. loved music. He played the accordian in 
the Golden Age Band, playing at numerous area nursing homes. Most recently he 
sat in with a local band at Landry's Seafood while celebrating his 91st 
birthday.

Survivors include three children, Patricia D. Fulton of Arkansas, Edwin J. "Boo 
Boo" Doucet and his wife Tammy of New Iberia, and Judy D. Trahan and her 
husband Todd of Jeanerette; one sister, Betty May and her husband Ivy of 
Franklin; six grandchildren, Brandi Fulton Ringler, Jennifer Doucet Folse, 
Alyse Doucet, Madeline Doucet, Joshua Trahan, and Jacob Trahan; five great 
grandchildren, Nicholas Ringler, Gracie Ringler, Garrett Folse, Carson Folse, 
and Mallorie Smith; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Philomine Pillaro Doucet; his 
former second wife, Julie Derouen Doucet; his parents, Eloie Doucet, Sr. and 
Effie Parrah Doucet; two brothers, Eloie "Boobie" Doucet, Jr. and Edwin Doucet; 
and five sisters, Cecile D. Freeman, Elnora D. Bernard, Gloria D. Frederick, 
Hazel D. Theriot, and Audrey D. Caro.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday, May 20, at Ibert's 
Mortuary in Franklin from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, with the rosary being prayed 
at 7:00 PM. Visiting will resume Tuesday morning at Ibert's at 8:00 AM until 
time of dismissal at 10:30 AM.

Serving as pallbearers will be members of the family and friends.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to AAA Home Health, 
Dr. Carl Ditch, Dr. Stephen Boudreaux, and Smith & Honey Adult Day Care, where 
he was affectionately known as "Deuce."

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, 
Franklin, LA 

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