Gerald "Jerry" Dugas

Lafayette - Gerald "Jerry" Dugas, age 84, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, December 12, 2022, in Lafayette. Gerald "Jerry" Dugas was born on August 6, 1938, in Napoleonville and he was a lifelong resident of Acadiana. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1964. Jerry worked in the oilfield industry until his retirement. He absolutely loved football and so enjoyed when one of the kids would come over to watch with him. Jerry was a loving father, stepfather, grandpa, great-grandpa, friend, brother, but most of all, a loving, caring, and supporting husband. He loved to travel with his wife except on her buses and saw many beautiful places. Jerry was the light of his family and they all loved his barbequed hamburgers. He will be greatly missed. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Faye Judice Dugas of Lafayette; his children, Daniel P. Dugas, Laura Hebert and her family, Anna LeBlanc and her family, Mona Thibodeaux and her family, Daina Gaspard of Lafayette, LA, Devie Harrison (Craig) of Magnolia, TX, and Dion Gaspard (Ashley) of Shreveport, LA; his grandchildren, Taylor, Brandon and Connor Dugas all of Lafayette, LA, Kayla Stoulig (Chad) of Lafayette, LA, Grant Harrison (RaCayle) of Waller, TX, Tyler LeBlanc (McKenzie) of Youngsville, LA, Erin Harrison Toth (Josh) of Waller, TX, and Alexandra LeBlanc (fiancée Lindsey Benoit) of Duson, LA; his great-grandchildren, Jaden and Jolie Toth, Beckett and Griffin Harrison, Nora LeBlanc, and Capri Henderson; his sister, Phyllis Dugas of Houma, LA; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Anna Dugas; his brothers, hanson and Edward Dugas; as well as his sisters, Dot Valenziano, Alice Ledet, and Patricia Dugas. The family wishes to offer a heartfelt thank you to the nurses, doctors, and staff at Bridgeway Healthcare and Hospice; as well as Dr. Elizabeth LeJeune for the care and compassion they offered Jerry and his family during his time of need. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in memory of Gerald "Jerry" Dugas to Acadiana's Hope for a Cure Society, www.acadianahope.com. Jerry donated his body to science. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555, (337) 740-3123, is in charge of Cremation arrangements.

Gerald "Jerry" Dugas

August 6, 1938 - December 12, 2022