EUNA JOLIBOIS
Funeral services for Euna Jolibois will be at 12:00 noon on Monday, November 18, 2013 at the Bayou Jacque Church of Christ with the Rev. David Broussard officiating. Burial will follow in the Bayou Jacque Church of Christ Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie.
On Friday, November 15, 2013, Euna Jolibois went home to be with our Lord after a two year battle with cancer. Euna died at home with his wife by his side. He was 78 years old.
Euna was born in the community of Bayou Jacque in St Landry Parish, Louisiana on January 25, 1935. He was the fourth child of Stafford and Julia Jolibois. Euna graduated from Morrow High School in 1953, and after serving three years in the US Army, he married the love of his life, Elaine McGee Jolibois on September 1, 1956.

Euna was preceded in death by his parents, Stafford and Julia Deshotel Jolibois, and great-grandchild Christina Ivy Jolibois. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elaine McGee Jolibois; two sons, Duane Jolibois and wife Becky, Todd Jolibois and wife Valorie all of Greenwell Springs; one daughter, Tara Jolibois Foster and husband Donnie, of West Monroe; seven grandchildren, Amanda Jolibois Guillory, Jacob Jolibois, Laurel Foster, Josie Jolibois Drake Foster, Anna Jolibois, Molly Foster; and one great-grandchild, Aubrey Guillory; two brothers, Cedo Jolibois of Watson and Lloyd Jolibois of Greenwell Springs; and four sisters, Velma Walton of Bayou Jacque, Biola Sturges of Bayou Jacque, Claudette Dupuy of Zachary, and Judy Douglas of Watson.

Dad was a devout family man. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with Mom surrounded by their children and grandchildren. Those times were never short on love, laughter, and great food. His family extended to more than his children. Dad always found time for the young people in the community. He was "Dad" to many young men and women and earned their love and respect. He labored tirelessly to ensure that young people had a place to go and enjoy good, clean fellowship. He and Mom enjoyed cooking and entertaining in their Veazie home for many years. His hospitality and willingness to help anyone in need will always be remembered.

Dad's love for the Lord and deep faith was evident. He was an active member of the Bayou Jacque Church of Christ and cherished time with his church family. He was always available to help with services, building maintenance, or any other need that might arise. One of his all-time favorite places to be was at Christian Youth Encampment in DeRidder, Louisiana. He spent many summer weeks as a staff member, teacher, and Godly example to the young campers.

Dad was a 32nd Degree Mason and was also Post Commander of the American Legion Post 305 for twenty years.

Visitation will be at Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and the Bayou Jacque Church of Christ on Monday November 18, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at noon. Online condolences may be sent to www.hixson-ducote.com