Donald James Schouest, passed away at his home in McComb, Mississippi surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 5, 2017, after battling a long illness at the age of 76. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Anita Schouest. He is beloved husband of Linda Schouest following 19 years of marriage. He is loving father of Donnie Schouest (Katie), Brent Schouest (Becky) and Todd Schouest (Crystal). He is loving step-father of Bobby Bourgeois Jr. (Casey) and Vickielynn Drury (Andy). He is devoted grandfather of Blake Schouest, Katie Schouest, Clair Schouest, Annie Schouest, Victoria Portugal (Josh), Christopher Schouest. He is devoted step grandfather and father figure of Logan and Tyler LaRousse, Kane, Shalyn, Sarina and Jayden Bourgeois, Rocky Felps, Connor Wade, Catelyn and Lauren Errington. He is the former husband of Evelyn L. Schouest after 32 years of marriage. He is also survived by brother, Dave Schouest (Judy); sister, Linda Tyson; a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. A life-long resident of Des Allemands, Louisiana, Donald is a former employee of Texaco Paradis, Louisiana Plant after 46 years of dedicated service. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Special thanks to the caring staff of St. Luke Hospice, Shawn Lang, Chelsey Bowers and Cynthia Breaux. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 beginning at 9:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Luling.