Dunice Lee Meaux

Leroy—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 PM on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Dunice Lee Meaux, 89, who peacefully passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating the services.

Dunice, or "T-Lee" as he was known, graduated from Meaux High School, where he was a proud member of the Meaux Tigers' basketball team receiving All-State honors. He attended SLI in Lafayette and enlisted in the Marine Reserves shortly after where he obtained the rank of Sergeant. He was a 4th generation farmer producing rice, soybeans and crawfish as well as raising cattle. In the offseason, he worked numerous jobs to provide for his large family. He was a Vermilion Parish School Board Member for 12 years. During his tenure, he served as President.

Dunice had a love for aviation. He earned his private pilot’s license and owned a small plane at one time. He enjoyed making lifetime memories in Holly Beach with his children and extended family members. For thirty plus years he hosted a men’s supper club where many stories were told while playing bourrée. Dunice was a provider and a witty comedian, but most of all a man of high integrity who had a large heart of gold. He was very proud of the beautiful life he and his beloved Jannell built in Meaux. ‘How Sweet It Is’ was a sentiment that he often expressed.

He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Jannell B. Meaux; his sons, Joey Meaux and his wife, Maria, Jerome Meaux and his wife, Gretchen, and Wendall Meaux and his wife, Karen; his daughters, Claudette Comeaux and her husband, Tab, Carla Meaux, Donna Meaux and her life partner, Angi, Natalie Latiolais and her husband, Christopher, Aimee Herpin and her husband, Shay; his daughter-in-law, Sandra Meaux; his grandchildren, Christina Russo (Paul), Brandie Harrington (Travis), Shanon Coker, Justin Meaux (Amanda), Tiffany Landry (Rory), Ryan Meaux, Dustin Boudreaux (Alexis), Lauren Hargrave (Taylor), Blake Meaux (Brittany), Amanda Baudoin (Durk), Eric Meaux (Lauren), Brett Meaux (Allison), Ashlyn Nelson (Chris) and Cole Latiolais; 29 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Joycelyn Faulk and her husband, Carroll.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Kirby Meaux; his in-laws, Claude and Effie Broussard; his brothers, Weddley Meaux, Harold Meaux, and infant brother, Norris; his son, Gary Lee Meaux; and his grandson, Garrett Baudoin.

The family would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to Hospice of Acadiana. The compassionate care received from the attending nurses Whitney, Megan, Colleen and Natalie was great support. The entire staff and service was a blessing to Dunice and his family.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM when the procession departs for the church.