Junius F. Duhon, Jr. peacefully passed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, after 77 wonderful years. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA for the past 54 years. Beloved husband of the late Sandra L. George Duhon for 53 years. Father of Mary Elizabeth Breaux (Steven), Daren Anthony Duhon (Donna) and Lynell Marie Duncan (Paul). Brother to Robert “Bobby” Duhon (Janet), Butsie Duhon (Sandy), Kathleen Courtney (Pat), Anna Ponthier (Rory) and Diane Tassin (Keith). Grandfather of Lexie Dill (Barrett), Blake Duhon (Maggie), Emily Breaux, Mignonne Breaux, William Duncan and Camille Duncan. Great grandfather of Mabel Louise Dill and Barrett Chase Dill. He will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friend, Shirley North. Junius was predeceased by his parents Anna Curia Duhon and Junius F. Duhon, Sr., brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Carol Duhon. Junius is a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He worked in the shipyard industry and was a devoted employee of Avondale Shipyard for 47 years. Junius was past Grand Knight of the Immaculata Council # 4222 Knights of Columbus, past president of Immaculata Homes, Inc., and one of the founding members of Kings Grant Playground Booster Club, member of Catholic Order of Foresters, Manresa Forty-Niners, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Westbank Carnival Club and a passionate New Orleans Saints fan and season ticket holder since 1967. He cherished the Immaculate Conception Church community where he was an active and dedicated parishioner for over 44 years. He was awarded the Order of St. Louis IX Medallion, which honors those members of the laity who have devoted themselves to the work of the Catholic Church throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans. He was an amazing role model and a cornerstone to his family and friends. He modeled faith, high values, a resilient work ethic and service to his community. Junius will be sadly missed and joyfully remembered. Family and friends are invited to his services. A visitation will be held at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Sunday, July 7, 2019, from 5PM until 9PM. Visitation will resume on Monday, July 8, 2019, from 10AM to 12:30PM and then a funeral Mass, with Reverend Damian Hinojosa presiding, will take place at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7th Street, Marrero, LA at 1PM. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In lieu of customary remembrances, please send contributions to either Manresa House of Retreats, P.O. Box 89, Convent, LA 70723-0089 in memory of Junius F. Duhon, Jr. or The Brees Dream Foundation; c/o MAI, 1360 East 9th St., Suite 100, Cleveland, OH 44114 in memory of Junius F. Duhon, Jr. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at
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