Vincent "Tootie" Duane Serice

He was a native and lifelong resident of Sulphur. Tootie enjoyed playing the steel guitar and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his children, Misty Taylor and husband, Melvin, and Noel Serice and wife, Megan, all of Sulphur; his brother, Randall J. Serice of Lake Charles; and his grandson, Camden Taylor. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vincent Serice and Hazel Little Serice; and siblings, Gary N. Serice and Cheryl A. Vaussine.

A Celebration of Tootie's Life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 30, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home, led by Jody Barrilleaux, Celebrant. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery North in Sulphur. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. Friday, and from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service Saturday in the funeral home. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.