Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Veliar Joseph Duhon, 72, who died Saturday, June 19, 2021 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.
V.J. was employed as a forklift operator with Riviana Foods, Inc. for over 36 years. Farming and raising cattle was a big part of his life.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Julia Ann Becker Duhon; son, Bradley J. Duhon and his wife, Liz; daughter, Janie Choate and her husband, Arvie; grandchildren, Brooke Muehr, Caitlin Guidry, Cody Duhon, Clay Choate, Nicholas Choate, Elijah Merritt, Isaiah Merritt, Levi Merritt, and Russell Merritt; and great grandchildren, John Patrick Muehr and William Muehr.
He was preceded in death by his father, Francis Duhon, Sr.; mother, Nee Madria Hebert Duhon; brother, Francis Duhon, Jr.; and great grandson, Camden Guidry.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Thursday, June 24, 2021 from 9:00 AM until 1:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church.
The Duhon family wishes to extend a special thank you to Acadian Hospice team for their care and compassion shown to V.J. these past 4 years.
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