Levoy Dupre

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EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Levoy J. Dupre announces his passing on Friday, August 21, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 87. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Monday, August 24, 2015 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Rite of Committal will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Father Travis Abadie Celebrant.

Levoy was a retired veteran whom proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a Tax Administrator for the City of Eunice for 29 years and after retiring later worked for the St. Landry Parish School Board Tax Division. He was a member of the LA Cajun Culture and Music Club, Knights of Columbus, and Woodmen of the World. Levoy was also a notary public for St. Landry Parish and was a past President of the LA Tax Association. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially at his camp on the Calcasieu River. He was a loving father, brother, grandfather and friend and will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him especially his son, Lonnie Dupre of Eunice; daughters, Lynn D. Wilks and husband, Richard Brown of Denham Springs, and Lori D. Johnson and husband, Jessie of Duralde; brothers, Eraste "Crip" Dupre, Jr. of Eunice, and Dale Dupre and wife, Jalayne of Lafayette; sister, Lucy McGee of Lafayette; six grandchildren, Jason Wilks, Ashley Rowe, Jamie Huval, Chasity Fruge, Skipper Johnson and Ryan Dupre; ten great grandchildren; as well as extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his son, Benny Dupre; parents, Eraste and Beatrice Darbone Dupre; the mother of his children, Dorothy Dupre; and brothers, Hubert, Chick, Abby and Emery Dupre.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Sunday, August 23rd from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and again on Monday, August 24th from 8:00 am until time of services. Father Travis Abadie will recite a Rosary at 6:00 pm Sunday evening.

Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 West Laurel Ave, (337)457.3371 is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation

Ardoins Funeral Home
1301 W Laurel Ave.
Eunice, LA  70535
Sunday, August 23, 2015
4:00pm-8:00pm

Ardoins Funeral Home
1301 W Laurel Ave.
Eunice, LA  70535
Monday, August 24, 2015
8:00am-Services

Service

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Anthonys Catholic Church
310 W. Vine Street
Eunice, LA  70535
Monday, August 24, 2015
11:00 am

Rosary

Ardoins Funeral Home Chapel
1301 W. Laurel Ave.
Eunice, LA  70535
Sunday, August 23, 2015
6:00 pm

Cemetery

Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Hwy 190
Eunice, LA  70535