Donald "Duck" Bonvillian, Sr.

Donald “Duck” Joseph Bonvillian, Sr., age 84, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. He was a native and resident of Houma, LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home in Chapel Dauphine on Friday, June 28, 2019 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until a Liturgy of the Word at 11:00 a.m. with burial following in St. Francis #2 Cemetery.

Duck is survived by his sons, Donald Joseph Bonvillian, Jr. and Wayne Paul Bonvillian; daughter, Charmane M. Bonvillian and companion, John LeCompte; brothers, Alvin Bonvillian, and Charles Bonvillian, Sr. and wife, Judy; grandchildren, Chad Labat, Stephanie L. Dardar and husband, Devin; great-grandchildren, Kohen R. Labat, and Ridge P. Dardar; godchild, Chuck Bonvillian, Jr.

Duck is preceded in death by his parents,Gilbert and Jeanne Theriot Bonvillian; brothers, Junius “Rock” Bonvillian and wife, Mary, and Clarence “Rose Bud” Bonvillian, Sr. and wife, Mable; sister, Anna Mae Rhodes and husband, Edward “EJ”; sister-in-law, Betty Bonvillian.

Duck served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He retired from Latex drilling as a tool pusher. He enjoyed fixing things, raising doves, and pigeons, and spending time with family and friends. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bonvillian family.