Elmore Dufour

Funeral services for Elmore "Joe" Dufour, age 73 of Mansura, will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2015 beginning at 11:00am at the St. Paul Catholic Church of Mansura. Visitation will be held at the Escude Funeral Home of Mansura on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and will resume Thursday morning at 8:00am. Elmore "Joe" Dufour passed away at his home in Mansura on Tuesday, October 20, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his father, Louis "Bud" Dufour, Jr.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 49 years, Dianne Dufour of Mansura; daughter, Glynis (Randy) Quebedeaux of Mansura; son, Bryan Joseph Dufour of Gonzales; mother, Ida Francois of Cottonport; sisters: Kathi (Larry) Lachney of Cottonport, Lorraine Chauffepied of Cottonport, & Elaine (Van) Michel of Prairieville; brothers, Bobby (Donna) Francois of Cottonport & Terry (Christine) Francois of Bunkie. He is also survived by three granddaughters: Rebecca Francis Scioneaux, Ashley Elizabeth Scioneaux, & Camille Catherine Quebedeaux. Those honored to serve as pallbearers: Rodney Jeansonne, Kenny Jeansonne, Randy Quebedeaux, Larry Lachney, Todd Jeansonne, & Bobby Francois.
Joe served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 6 years as an automotive & body repairman. After serving his country, he worked in the banking industry for 45 years in Avoyelles Parish. He was a member of the Bunkie J.C.'s and held local, regional, & state positions. Joe was also a member of the Bunkie Knights of Columbus serving as secretary & president. He also served in the Bunkie Chamber of Commerce and the Parish Counsel for St. Anthony. Joe was always willingly and ready to volunteer for his community, parish, or any event to help others. He was a friendly and kind hearted person who never met a stranger. Joe will be missed dearly by his family & friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in Joe's name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Visitation

Escude Funeral Home of Mansura
6608 Porterie St.
Mansura, LA  71350
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
5pm-9pm

Escude Funeral Home of Mansura
6608 Porterie St.
Mansura, LA  71350
Thursday, October 22, 2015
8am until time of service

Service

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
1879 Leglise St
Mansura, LA  71350
Thursday, October 22, 2015
11 am

Cemetery

St. Paul Cemetery
Little Cemetery Rd
Mansura, LA  71350

Memorial Contributions

St. Jude's Children's Hospital
501 St Jude Place
Memphis, TN  38105