Kenneth Ray Doucet
May 1, 1941 - April 13, 2021
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings, La. for Kenneth Ray Doucet, 79, who passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his residence in Lafayette. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Jennings, La. The Very Reverend Keith Pellerin, V.F., will officiate the funeral Mass. Kenneth is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Katherine "Kathy" Pearl Truitt Doucet; his son, Kevin Doucet and his wife, Beverly of Spring Hill, FL; his grandchildren, Damaris Maisonet, James Doucet, Saylor Doucet, Miranda Wolff, Jacob Wolff and Christie Teicmiller; his great grandchildren, Coen, Keawe and Brody; his sisters, Doris Hebert of Jennings and Linda Daigle of Lake Charles; and his brother, Preston K. Doucet of Jennings. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Rena Doucet Wolff; parents, Linus J. Doucet, Sr. and Alice Royer Doucet; his brother, Linus J. "L.J." Doucet; his father in law, James Truitt; his mother in law, Katherine Bumgard; and his sister in law, Dr. Carol Truitt. Kenneth was a graduate of Jennings High School and was retired after a 40 year career in the Oilfield Industry. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps, and served two tours in Vietnam. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, and a Life Member of the Marine Corp League Detachment 488. The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille's DOWNTOWN location on Wednesday (4/14/21) from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday (4/15/21) 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Friday (4/16/21) at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings, 511 N Cutting Ave, Jennings, LA 70546, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM in the funeral home, and again on Saturday (4/17/2021) from 8:00 AM until the time of the funeral Mass. A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Doucet family to Jay and Kelley Galland for their support and assistance as dear friend.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings, La. for Kenneth Ray Doucet, 79, who passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his residence in Lafayette. Interment... View Obituary & Service Information