Joseph “Joe” Duhon

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 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.

Mr. Joseph proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He received multiple medals during his service and was honorably discharged in 1953. The same year he began working for Jacks Cookie Company. He retired in 1988 after 35 years. During his retirement, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Lois Vigneaux Duhon; sons, Mark Duhon and his wife, DeeDee, David Duhon and companion, Pam Parrie; two grandchildren, Damian Jude Duhon and his wife, Jennifer, Kyle Marcus Duhon and his wife, Chelsea; and 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; and 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 would like to thank Ella and Daralasha Gabriel for their compassion and care for Mr. Joseph and to all of the staff members at Heart of Hospice for their care throughout his final days.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., 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.