J.C. Tauzin

Cecilia - A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Monday, January 25, 2016, at Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia, for J.C. Tauzin, 88, who passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016, at his residence. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Sunday, and continue on Monday at 7:00 am until 11:00 am. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 pm on Sunday. Dcn Ken Soignier will officiate the Funeral Service. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Cecilia. J.C. owned and operated the service station in Poche Bridge for over 40 years. He had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed spending time with his family. J.C. was an avid sports fan, he especially loved the Cecilia Bulldogs. He proudly served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army/Merchant Marine. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving spouse of 64 years, Laura Belle Latiolais Tauzin; sons, Feron Tauzin (Lorrie), Todd Tauzin (Melanie) and Matt Tauzin (Terri); daughters, Debbie Tauzin Benoit (Bobbie) and Tracy Tauzin; grandchildren, Jeb Johnson (Dawn), Britnie Bourque (Lannie), Brodie Benoit (Corrie), Rowdy, Ramie and Reid Tauzin and Abby Robert (Daniel); great-grandchildren, Draven, Kaden, Gavin, Ann-Marie, Ava, Ella, Jed, Bella, Estelle, Aviree and Charli and sisters, Alma Benoit and Evelyn Meche. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Tauzin; mother, Josephine Mathieu Tauzin; brothers, Anicet, Exelie, P-Goo; and sisters, Alfreda, Solange, Hilda, Beulah, Estelle, Gladys, Evelyn, Alma and Nemez. Pallbearers will be Feron, Todd, Matt and Reid Tauzin, Jeb Johnson and Brodie Benoit. The family would like to give special thanks to Amedisys, Home Health and Hospice. Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia, 2238 Bushville Hwy., Cecilia, Louisiana 70521, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.