Jeffery Joseph Boudreaux, Sr.

Jeffery Joseph Boudreaux, Sr. entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the age of 86.

Husband of the late Carolyn “Snookie” Boudreaux for 22 years and the late Nona Lane Boudreaux for 29 years. Father of Jeffery Boudreaux, Jr. (Cindy), Derek Boudreaux (Angie), Kirk Boudreaux, Sr. (Lida), Gerald Turlich, Jr. (Poppi), Ryan Turlich (Kelly) and the late Darryl Boudreaux and the late Michele Turlich. Son of the late Jeffery Colbert Boudreaux and the late Lucy Mae Boudreaux. Brother of Zinna Manno (the late Gasper), Wayne Boudreaux (Margaret), Glen Boudreaux (Kim), Brenda Boudreaux, Brian Boudreaux (Lea) and the late Gilbert Boudreaux (JoAnn). Brother to Zinna Manno(Late Gasper). Grandfather of Jeffery Boudreaux, III (Kasey), Chelsea Woodyard (Zach), Cody Boudreaux (Dani), Mallory Boudreaux, Kristen Luebs (Kit), Kirk Boudreaux, Jr., Harry Booth (Meghan), Jason Booth (Shelby), Brooke Casey (Mitchell), Trent Turlich, Dell Turlich, Peyton Cooper (Valeria), Jacob Cooper (Fallon), Mason Cooper (Cameryn), Launa Mayfield, Lola Mayfield, Luca Mayfield, Talyn Turlich, Tyce Turlich and Trigg Turlich. Jeffery is also survived by 21 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Jeffery joined the United States Navy in 1958 right after graduation from Belle Chasse High School. While in the Navy, he proudly served aboard the Nuclear Submarine USS Sword Fish in Hawaii. He married his High School Sweetheart, Carolyn “Snookie” Boudreaux in 1961 and started his family. He was honorably discharged in 1965 from the Navy and moved back to Belle Chasse.

In 1965, he started his career at Avondale Shipyards. He retired in 2006 as General Superintendent of Test and Trials. He was a Master Shipbuilder with 41 years of service. After the death of his first wife, he married his 2nd love of his life, Nona Lane Boudreaux.

Jeffery enjoyed camping with friends during his first marriage. Later in life, he traveled from Louisiana to Florida, watching his kids play baseball and never missing games. Throughout both marriages, he never missed bringing his wives to all their Doctor and Dialysis appointments. Later in life, he became very fond of his beloved dog, Booker-T. As a father, he instilled in all his sons a work ethic to rival the Best of the Best with a saying, “Let Common Sense Prevail”.

Special thanks to Ochsner Medical Care throughout his later years, Annette Wilson for always calling and checking on him, Mr. Corby Acosta for assisting him whenever needed, and his Grandson, Trent Turlich, for all his help and support until the very end.

Family and friends are invited to attend the Visitation at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Highway 23, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, on Friday, February 20, 2023, beginning at 10 AM until 12 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church on Friday at 12 PM. Interment will be in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery.

MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family during this most difficult time. The family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at www.mothefunerals.com.