Jimmy Paul Bourque, Sr.

Jefferson Island—Funeral Services will be held for Mr. Jimmy P. Bourque, Sr. age 66 at David Funeral Home Chapel located at 1101 Trotter Street on Monday, January 15, 2018, at 8:00 PM with Dr. James Hodges officiating. Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Monday, January 15, 2018, at 7:00 PM with Men's Rosary Group.

Visitation for Mr. Jimmy Bourque, Sr. will be held on Monday, January 15, 2018, beginning at 2:00 PM at David Funeral Home located at 1101 Trotter Street until the time of service.

A native of Jefferson Island and resident of New Iberia, Mr. Bourque passed away at 3:50 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Mr. Bourque was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.  He was a commercial fisherman for over 20 years and retired from the oilfield 2 years ago.  He was an avid New Orleans Saints fan since their beginning and never missed a game. He also played and coached softball for over 25 years.

Mr. Bourque is survived by his wife for 47 years, Barbara Theriot Bourque; one son, Jimmy P. Bourque, Jr and wife April of New Iberia; two daughters, Jenny Buteaux, and husband Louis of New Iberia and Jaime Arabie and husband Danny of New Iberia; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, Goldie Wallis, Brenda Suire and husband Stanley and Sandra Borton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victorian and Norma Gary Bourque; his paternal grandparents, Louis Lawless and Eva Dore Bourque, his maternal grandparents, Leonce and Eve Viator Gary, two brothers, David Wayne Bourque, Sr. and Randy James Bourque, Sr, one sister Debra Ann Collins and brother-in-law Joseph Wallis.

Serving as Honory Pallbearers will be Jimmy Bourque, Jr,. Brian Suire, Shane Suire, Todd Babineaux, Joseph Wallis, Jr., David Bourque, Jr.,  Randy Bourque, Jr., Louis Buteaux, Jr. Daniel Arabie, Dex Buteaux, Jake Charpentier, Brennan Bourque and Bentley Bourque.

The family would like to thank the staff of Bridgeway Hospice for their loving care and compassion.

You can sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral of New Iberia 1101 Trotter Street New Iberia (337) 369-6336 is in charge of handling the funeral arrangements
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