Arthur Joseph Duhon, Sr. of Haynesville went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. He was born on March 23,1930 in Lafayette, Louisiana to Arthur Duhon and Agnes Alleman. He served in the United States Air Force and was awarded the Korean Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
Joe was a retired math teacher and baseball coach at both Midway Jr. High and Woodlawn High School. He also taught many how to swim during 1964-1969, when he managed Cedar Grove Swimming Pool. He favored teaching and would teach anyone who was willing to learn.
Joe was a sports enthusiast supreme. He enjoyed playing golf so much that he played until the age of 92. He also loved to watch his favorite teams on T.V. He was a St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan, and even tried out for them after high school before joining the Air Force. ''He was a Tiger on Saturday and a Saint on Sunday" when football came around. But more than anything, he adored his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and he let everyone know. He lived 94 years on this earth, but will live an eternity in Heaven walking alongside his beloved Kay and worshiping his Creator. Joe was an outstanding Father and Poppy. He cherished his family and loved to be around them. One of his greatest joys at the end was spending time with his great-great grandson Sutton, that would brighten his smile. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him best and loved him most.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Katherine Stewart Duhon; brother Thurston Louis Duhon; sister Eunice Duhon Simoneaux.
Left to Cherish his memory is his two sons Arthur Joseph Duhon Jr. and wife Terri, and David Stewart Duhon and wife Beverly; Grandchildren Destiny Duhon, Serena Duhon Adcock and husband Willie, Jeremy A. Neblett, Jason Neblett; Great Grandchildren Kelsey Polk, Kayte Duhon, Morgan Adcock, Claire Neblett, Kayleigh Brown, Addison Adcock, Rachel Chaille, and Kaleb Prince; Great-Great Grandchildren Sutton Polk, and Sage Chaille.
A Celebration of Life Memorial for Joe will be held Friday, May 17, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71108. Following the Service will be a Graveside Celebration at 3:00 PM at Centuries Memorial Park, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71108.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to The staff of Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home, Dr. Samuel Abshire, Jessica Carter, and Randy Goodeau.