Dallas Paul DuBois

ABBEVILLE - A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville, honoring the life of Dallas Paul DuBois, 82, who passed away on July 9, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family. Born on October 19, 1942, in Abbeville, LA, Dallas was a beloved figure in his community, affectionately known as "The Godfather" of Vermilion Parish.

He attended Abbeville High School and then dedicated much of his life to his work as a foreman in the pipe yard at Luke Construction and Broussard Brothers, where he served for an impressive 28 years before retiring at the age of 71. His commitment to his profession and the community left a lasting impact on everyone he met.

Dallas really loved to barbecue on Sundays while listening to Cajun and French music waiting for his beloved Saints to play. Dallas had a love of coaching both baseball and softball, where he coached hundreds of kids through the years. His love of horse races allowed him the opportunity to meet a lot of people throughout the years, many becoming lifelong friends. He and Martha enjoyed the outdoors and were always camping at various campgrounds in Louisiana with family and friends. In the latter part of his life, he would often be seen at his grandchildrens’ sporting events, where he was usually the loudest fan. He also enjoyed playing Bingo or just giving someone a hard time that just won a game that he thought he should have won. He made everyone feel like family everywhere he went. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. 

Dallas is survived by his loving spouse of 62 years, Martha Lormand DuBois; three sons, Randal DuBois and his wife Stephanie, Nathan DuBois and his wife Tanya, and Chad DuBois and his wife Kristi; one daughter, Darla D. Foley and her husband, Robert; grandchildren, Kristen DuBois-Hays and her husband Alex Hays, Seth DuBois and his fiancée Lauren Herink, Janna McIntyre and her wife Elizabeth Garcia, Matthew Foley and his fiancée Maddy Schierl, Ethan DuBois and his girlfriend Mika Trahan, Evan DuBois, Eli DuBois and his girlfriend Kirby Lucas, MacKenzie DuBois, Laurel DuBois-Rowland and her husband Marcello Rowland, Camden DuBois, and Victoria Falwell; great grandchildren, Haiden and Malia Mae; bonus grandchildren, Jennifer and Frank A. Impastato, Jr., Emily and Mark Herrin, Rachael and Michael Morris, Jr., Stacey and Maxwell Gumley, Caroline and Dustin Brewer and Margaret and Paul Whiteman; fifteen great grandchildren; special family members, Melissa Ernest and her husband Andrew; cousin, Brenda Broussard; and Rocky, his dog who was his buddy and loyal companion of 15 years. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Odey DuBois and stepmother Pauline; mother, Helen Broussard and stepfather, Maurice; brothers, Odeon Dubois and his wife Lucille, Lovelace DuBois and his wife Sable, Loiphe DuBois; sister Verna Sonnier and her husband Neville; nephews/Godchildren, Keith Sonnier, Mark Sonnier, Duane DuBois, and Ronnie DuBois; and in-laws, Phillip Lormand and Bernice Suire. 

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Traditions Health Hospice for the compassionate care and support they provided during Dallas’s final days. 

All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville (337) 893-4661.