Junious Handy

November 11, 1921 - May 2, 2022

Jennings: It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Junious Handy, 100 of Jennings, LA announces that he peacefully transitioned to everlasting rest on May 2, 2022. Junious was born in Mermentau, LA to Julius Handy and Mary LeBlanc Handy on November 11, 1921. Junious served our Country honorably & proudly in the United States Army until he was honorably discharged. He was a very hard worker and great provider for his family. Junious worked for GI Golden for over 18 years, as well as LeeVac for 29 years as a Foreman over the Pipe Fitters and Welders. He loved the outdoors, keeping up his garden and working in his yard, as well as fishing or playing a round of golf. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. Junious will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves behind to cherish his memories the love of his life & wife of 79 years, Magdalene Chaison Handy of Jennings, LA; his daughter, Jacqueline Duplantier of Jennings, LA; his grandsons, Jim Duplantier (Irene) of Austin, TX, Chantler Duplantier of Dallas, TX; his great grandson, Ryan Duplantier of Waco, TX; his sister, Thelma Shaw. Junious was preceded in death by his parents, Julius & Mary LeBlanc Handy; his brothers, Louis Handy, Dewey Handy, Wallace Handy; his sister, Grace McZeal. A Mass of Christian Burial for Junious Handy, 100 of Jennings, LA will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church on Friday, May 6, 2022, at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery. A Gathering of family and friends will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings, LA on Friday, May 6, 2022, from 9:00 AM until continue until the time of his Mass of Christian Burial. To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.