Junior Bertrand "J.B." Comeaux

New Iberia– Funeral services will be conducted for Mr. Junior Bertrand “J.B.” Comeaux, 88, on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 2:00PM at the David Funeral Home Chapel in New Iberia with Father Keith Landry officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 9:00AM until the time of the service. A rosary will be prayed by the Men’s Rosary Group at the funeral home on Saturday at 11:00AM.

A native and resident of New Iberia, Mr. Comeaux passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. “J.B.” had a great love for his family.  Even though his health declined over several years, his memory was always sharp.  He would often tell stories dating back to when he was a child. Some of which were playing baseball and delivering newspapers. He joined the National Guard at age 17, and when he was 19, he enlisted into the U.S. Air Force.  He proudly served his country for four years in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Oilwell Supply now National Oilwell for over 35 years before retiring in 2007.

In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.  In 1955 he married the love of his life, Maureen N. Comeaux. They were married for 42 years, and enjoyed dancing together. Upon Ms. Maureen’s passing in 1996, the lives of “J.B.” and his family changed forever.  Mr. “J.B.” loved watching football, baseball, and old western shows and movies on TV.  Mr. Comeaux will be sadly missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by children, Michael J. Comeaux Sr. of New Iberia, Judith C. Guillot and husband Shelby of Berwick, Ricky Comeaux of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Richard “Larry” Comeaux and wife Heather of New Iberia; grandchildren, Shae Guillot and wife Jamie of Broussard, Shelly Lee and husband Kevin of Florida, Ashley Comeaux of New Iberia, Michael Comeaux Jr. of New Iberia, Brittany Comeaux of New Iberia, Carren Comeaux of Baton Rouge, Kayla Comeaux of Morgan City; 10 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maureen Neustrom Comeaux; infant son; infant daughter, Marjorie Comeaux; parents, Bertrand and Ella Belle Romero Comeaux; sister and her husband, Dorothy and Daron Vaughn; sister and her husband, Nina Mae and Harrison P. Guillot; brother and his wife, Warren and Gert Comeaux; brother and his wife, Lonest and Olivia Comeaux; daughter-in-law, Catherine Debaney Comeaux(wife of Michael Comeaux Sr.).

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Michael Comeaux Sr., Michael Comeaux Jr., Shae Guillot, Shelby Guillot, Kevin Lee Jr. and Gaige Prudhomme.

The family would like to thank Mr. Comeaux’s caregivers, especially Dr. Clyde Roy and his staff and Dr. Sagrera and his staff, and Bridgeway Home Health and Hospice for all of their care and compassion.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org .

In order to help keep the community safe, we will honor the July 13, 2020, Louisiana Mandates.  All families and their guests are required to wear a face-covering while at the funeral home. Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time.

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