Duane Scott Fussell

New Iberia - Funeral services will be at 6:30 PM, on Friday, March 20, 2009, at Pellerin Funeral Home Chapel in New Iberia, for Duane Scott Fussell, 30, who passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2009 in Youngsville.

Born on June 16, 1978, Duane worked as a gas compressor mechanic. He enjoyed life, especially music and golf.

Survivors include his mother and step father, Kim and Lee LeBlanc of New Iberia; girlfriend, Mindy Rutledge and her children Morgan and McKenzie of Youngsville; grandmother, Sonya Needham of New Iberia; sisters, Nicole Katrones and Jennifer Katrones both of New Iberia; niece, Talia Katrones of New Iberia; aunts and uncles, Chris and Craig Nowell of New Iberia, Dwight and LeAnn Needham, Jr. of Loomas, CA, Dorie Needham of Palm Springs, CA, Robin Needham of New Iberia; cousins, Scotty Needham, Shane Spinelli, Dustin Tweety, Brandon Needham, Amanda Needham, Destiny Spinelli, and Landon Needham.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dwight Needham, Sr.; great grandparents, Doris and Arlis Smith; uncle, Robert Needham.

A gathering of family and friends will be Friday from 12 Noon until 9:00 PM at Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd, in New Iberia.

Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of arrangements.