Joseph “Joe” Duhon

August 27, 1928 ~ June 11, 2021

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Joseph Duhon, 92, who died Friday, June 11, 2021, at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Donald Bernard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be John Dusek, Ryan Dusek, Kyle Duhon, Chance Thomas, Nick Keng and Shane Duhon.  Honorary pallbearers will be Don Frith, Steve Frith, Damian Duhon, Doug Keng and Carl Hardin.
Mr. Joe proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He received multiple medals during his service and was honorably discharged in 1953 with the rank of Master Sergeant. That same year he began working for Jack’s Cookie Company. He retired in 1988 after 35 years.  During his retirement, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family. He also volunteered with the American Red Cross for eight years assisting with disaster relief across the country.
He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Lois Vigneaux Duhon; sons, David Duhon and companion, Pam Parrie; Mark Duhon and his wife, Dee Dee; two grandchildren; Damian Jude Duhon and his wife, Jennifer; Kyle Marcus Duhon and his wife, Chelsea; three great-grandchildren: Chloe Duhon, Madelyn Duhon and Peyton Duhon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elaire Duhon and the former Eliza Abshire; eleven brothers and sisters, Elian Duhon, Lelia Duhon, Edea Duhon, Lucille Duhon, Enolia Duhon, Nectar Duhon, Una Duhon, Eula Duhon, Eunice Duhon, Effie Duhon and Dudley Duhon.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Monday, June 14, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM: Tuesday June 15, 2021 from 8:00 AM until 9:45 AM when the procession will depart for the church.
The family would like to thank Ella and Daralasha Gabriel for their compassion and care for Mr. Joe and to all the staff members at Heart of Hospice for their care throughout his final days.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.