New Iberia Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 24, 2014 at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia, for Elias Jim Doucet, 82 who died Saturday, November 15, 2014 in New Iberia.
A gathering of family and friends will be Monday from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia.
Deacon Theo Landry will officiate.
A native of Abbeville, Mr. Doucet was born on July 31, 1932 to Romelus and Edna Romero Doucet, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked as a carpenter and enjoyed traveling, and visiting with family and friends.
Survivors include his daughter, Jammie Doucet Blanchard and husband Jason of Youngsville; two grandchildren, Jewel Cote, and Jesse Cote.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of arrangements.