Steven Paul Meaux

Gueydan, La - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Corey Campeaux will be held at 12:00 PM, Thursday, July 17, 2025, at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Steven Paul Meaux, 92, who passed away on July 14, 2025, at Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings, LA.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and will continue Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A rosary will be prayed at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Burial will follow at Gueydan Cemetery.

Steven was born in Gueydan, La. He attended and graduated Gueydan High School in 1950, the first 12th grade class. He was a member of the GHS fast pitch softball that won the 1949 Louisiana Championship.

Steve enlisted in the USAF in 1951 and served four years during the Korean War. Stationed in Okinawa, he was a member of the 19th Bomb Wing Air Force football team. As a half back he was named to the far East All-Star Team. His last year he played for Charleston AFB. During the late 40's early 50's he was the arm-wrestling champion of the area.

Steven also worked with his brother in the TV business for a few years after his AF Service. In 1961 he went to work for Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. in Lake Charles, LA. He started as a helper and retired as a maintenance superintendent. He loved LSU, Notre Dame, and McNeese.

He is survived by his four sons, Scott Meaux of Lake Charles, Paul Meaux and Kim of Lake Arthur, Jon Meaux and Jieance of Gueydan, and Matt Meaux and Kenya of Gueydan; one daughter, Lilly Meaux of Gueydan; one sister, Melva Phillips of Winnie, TX; five grandchildren, Stephanie Meaux, Haleigh Meaux, Steven Paul Meaux, Bryce Meaux, and Kayli Trujillo; and nine great-grandchildren, Shaun Marie Meaux, Tate Comeaux, Blake Meaux, Mazie Rae Trujillo, Hayden Meaux, Marley Meaux, Elijah Meaux, Dha'lia Meaux, and Aurora Thibodeaux.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Honora "Ducy" Meaux; his parents, Odelas "Blanc" Meaux and the former Olivia "Une" LeMaire; two sons, Steven J. Meaux and Arnold Walter Meaux; two daughters, Theresa Ann Meaux and Stephanie Meaux; and two brothers, Walter Meaux and J.E. Meaux.

All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan (337) 536-6124.