Mitchell Jude Daspit

New Iberia - Funeral services will be at 7:00 PM, on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at Pellerin Funeral Home Chapel in New Iberia, for Mitchell Jude Daspit, 40, who passed away on Friday, May 15, 2009 in Iberia Parish. Rev. Kenneth Leleux will officiate. Born on July 31, 1968, Mitchell was an artist, and a veteran of the Army National Guard, having served during Desert Storm. He enjoyed gardening, decorating, sewing, painting, reading, costume designing, and was a master jeweler. Survivors include wife, Amber Bowen Daspit of Lafayette; parents, Raymond "Ray" and Dorothy "Dot" Daspit of St. Martinville; daughters, Felicia Daspit George and husband Nicholas, Shelly Fatima Daspit, and Isabella Anna Alysia Daspit all of Lafayette; son, Justus Ky Daspit of Rincon, Georgia; grandparents, Mitchell and Alta "Tou Tout" Broussard of Arnaudville; brother, D. Scott Daspit of New Iberia; sister, Nicole Daspit Latiolais of Breaux Bridge; granddaughter, Ava Grace George. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Daspit, and a nephew, David Andrew Daspit. Honorary Pallbearers include D. Scott Daspit, Brady Bowen, Jon Bowen, Lloyd Broussard, and Terry Cormier. A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday from 11:00 AM until 7:00 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.