Gerald Paul Dugas

JENNINGS

Gerald P. Dugas, 72, passed away February 29, 2020 at his home in Lafayette in the presence of his beloved wife, immediate family and friends.  Mr. Dugas was born December 14, 1947 in Jennings, LA to Alcee and Lillian Dugas.  He lost the battle to Lou Gehrig’s Disease and Front Lobe Dementia and is now at peace. 

Gerald enjoyed dancing, kayaking, his 2 dogs, yardwork, birdwatching, football and working out at the gym.  He was an alumnus of the Class of 1971 from USL. 

A memorial celebration of life service will be held in Jennings, LA at Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings on May 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ty Moore, Sr. officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Mr. Dugas was a resident of Jennings for 30 years before moving to Lafayette for the past 40 years.  He was a retired consultant in the oil and gas company. 

He is survived by his wife, Tonyia Smith Dugas of Lafayette; four daughters, Brandi Lance of Ocean Springs, MS, Rosalyn Richard of Sulphur, Jenna Vasseur of Moss Bluff, Kelsey Dugas of Houston, TX; two sons, Rhett Hacket of Lafayette and Lance Dugas of Texas;  one sister, Susan Semmes of Hathaway; three brothers, Donald Dugas and Charlie Dugas both of Lake Arthur, Carroll Dugas of Lake Charles and several grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy and condolence, memorial contributions to assist in medical costs, etc. may be sent to his widow, Tonyia Dugas, 125 Boulder Drive, Lafayette, LA  70508