Dudley Joseph Meaux

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Dudley Joseph Meaux, 96, who died Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.  He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services.  Pallbearers will be Roger “Rock” Stelly, Tyrik Brown, Anthony Chreene, Joshua Chreene, Ulysse Shelvin and Larry Johnson.

Dudley was a member of the American Legion #3319, Woodmen of the World, and the World War II Diners Club.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy who served our country during World War II. He worked in the automotive industry for over 50 years.

He is survived by his children, Warren Meaux and his wife, Angie, and Debra Meaux LeBlanc; ten grandchildren, Hazel Meaux, Katherine Meaux, Pauline Johnson (Larry), Jennifer LeBlanc (Brandon), Lacey Willis (Mike) Amanda Shelvin (Ulysse), Tabitha Bourque (Shawn), Joshua Chreene, Minster Calab Chreene, and Elijah Chreene (Brittany); and thirteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Gladys Marie Meaux; parents, Ophe Meaux and the former Eldora Bourque; brothers, Eustis Meaux and William Meaux; granddaughter, Danyale Meaux; and son-in-law, Donald LeBlanc.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM by Tony and Diane Meaux; Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 8:00 AM until 9:45 AM when the procession will depart for the church.

The family would like to thank the staff on the 6th floor of Ochsner Lafayette General for the outstanding care they provided for Mr. Dudley.