Harris Joseph Jolet

He died Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 8:02AM in a local heath care facility. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made the The Lydia Cancer Association at P.O. Box 731, Lydia, La. 70569.

Mr. Al as he was known to all the local people was born on Weeks Island July 12, 1922. After growing up on the Island he worked in the ship yards in Morgan City. He then joined the U.S. Navy Seabees and proudly served his country in the Marshall Islands, Kwajalein and Tarawa during WWII. Upon returning from overseas he worked at Myles Salt Co. until he had an accident in which he lost a leg. Afterward he worked for Morton Chemical until his retirement. He loved his family foremost and baseball. Mr. Al was instrumental in forming the Cajun Little League in the Lydia area. He worked with the Sheriffs league and American Legion teams. He tirelessly tended to the concession stands and pretty much ran the ball park for many years always having a can do attitude. In his years of retirement he also was very active in and was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion and the Navy Seabees organizations and for all this we thank you Mr. Al .

Special thanks to our friends Rita, Donna and Debra who have helped to keep Mr. Al comfortable during the end of his great life. He was truly a great man.

Survivors include one son; Jeff Jolet and wife Sharon, one daughter; Eileen J. Bonin and husband Ernest all of New Iberia, grandchildren; Ross Bonin and wife April of Youngsville, Jill Jolet and Kelli Jolet Peltier and husband Nick of New Iberia, Laci Jolet of Las Vegas, Nevada and Trisha Bonin Piro and husband Kevin of New Iberia , great grandchildren; Collin and Cole Bonin of Youngsville, Josh and Nikki Piro of New Iberia, one great great grandchild; Conner Hebert of New Iberia, one sister; Mildred J. Stroud of New Iberia and Gus the dog.

He was preceded in death by his wife; Juanita Howard Jolet, parents; Albert Jolet, Sr. and Ellenie Derouen Jolet and three brothers; Emmett, Raymond and Albert Jolet, Jr., and one great grandchild; Madison Elizabeth Jolet.

Pallbearers will be Trisha and Josh Piro, Ross Bonin, Jill and Laci Jolet and Kelli Jolet Peltier.

Nikki Piro will be an honorary pallbearer.

David Funeral Home, 1101 Trotter St, New Iberia, La (337)369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.