Earl James Dugas
Earl James Dugas, 88, a lifelong resident of Welsh, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, April 11, 2022.
A time of visitation will be held today, Wednesday, April 13, 2022, from 9-11:30 a.m., with a rosary prayed at 10:30 a.m. at J.E. Hixson and Sons Funeral Home in Welsh.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow visitation at noon today, Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Welsh.
Following services, Earl will be laid to rest in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery in Thornwell.
A dedicated and hard worker, Earl worked to provide for his family as both a farmer and school bus driver. He loved to stay busy and he adored his family. Upon retirement, he was always gardening. His garden was his pride and joy and he shared that joy with many friends and family by giving away his beautiful vegetables. Another hobby that Earl enjoyed was playing cards with his many sisters. Earl also proudly served in the United States Army and was a proud member of the American Legion Post No. 283 in Welsh. Earl was the second of 10 children and knew firsthand the importance of family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Those left to cherish Earl’s wonderful memory is his wife of 63 years, Mildred F. Dugas; his two daughters, Margaret Broussard and her husband, Johnny, of Iowa, and Gwen Leonard and her husband, Danny, of Welsh; one son, Brad Dugas and his wife, Julia, of Welsh; his daughter-in-law, Sharon Thomas Dugas; five sisters, Juanita David and her husband, Burton, Sarah Monceaux, Lou Dugas and Dianne Dugas, all of Lake Arthur, and Isabelle Durrett of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was reunited in heaven with his son, Craig Dugas; his parents, Nelson and Rose Dugas; a sister, Grace Gaspard and his brothers, Dallas, Walter Sr., and Chester Dugas.
Those honored to be pallbearers will be Brad Dugas, Chaunce Dugas, Trevor Ellison, Danny Leonard, Matt Butkus and Larry Dugas. Johnny Broussard will act as honorary pallbearer.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Jennings American Legion Hospital, Camelot-Brookside in Jennings, and Lamm Hospice of Crowley.