Alpha "Slim" Doucett Jr.

September 21, 1934 - February 24, 2020

“Slim” Alpha Doucett, Jr. Jennings: Slim was born in Shell Beach, LA on September 21, 1934 to Alpha Doucett, Sr. and Laura Benoit. He was called from this earthly life by his Heavenly Father on February 24, 2020. Slim was a Boat Captain. He loved gardening, going to the French Dance, playing cards “Booray”, and playing jokes on everyone. Most of all Slim loved spending time with his family. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Slim is survived by his wife, Earline Doucett of Roanoke, LA; his son, Wayne Doucett (Donna Breaux) of Scott, LA; his daughter, Sandra Hebert (Glenn) of Opelousas, LA; his step son, Toby Cooley of Vinton, LA; his step daughter, Michelle Cooley Thibodeaux of Lake Arthur, LA; his ten grandchildren, Johnathon, Amy, Emily, Danielle, Heather, Ashley, Bryce, Felicia, Julia, & Mariaha; his eight great grandchildren, ; his three brothers, Horace Doucett (Wilma) of Roanoke, LA, Percy Doucett of Welsh, LA, Louis John Doucet (Sandra) of Mermentau, LA; his three sisters, Jeanette Hash of TN, Retia Conner of Lake Arthur, LA, Anna Lee Guidry (Albert) of Lake Arthur, LA. Slim was preceded in death by his parents, Alpha & Laura Doucett, Sr.; one brother, Doris Doucett; three sisters, Dora Landry, Marie Whitman, & Annabelle LaPointe. Funeral Services for Alpha “Slim” Doucett, Sr., 84 of Roanoke, LA, LA will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Lake Arthur, LA on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 4:00 PM with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Lake Arthur, LA beginning on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 11:00 AM with a Rosary recited at 3:00 PM by Mike Conner & Altra Men’s Group and continuing until the time of his Service at 4:00 PM. To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.