Douglas Paul “Duddy” Couture passed away September 24, 2018, at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of St. Bernard Parish and resident of Picayune, MS. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Becker Couture of 27 years; His three daughters, Kim Melerine (Allen), Cheryl Pilet (Kevin), and Terri Sharp (Donald); his stepchildren, Michael Kahrs (Susie), Gretchen Kraft (Todd), and Kelly Kahrs; his Grandchildren, Bella Pilet-Lacayo, Joshua Pilet, Gabriel Pilet, Christina Rook, and Donald Sharp, Jr.; Great-grandchildren, Asialynn Singleton, James Rook, Jr., Angelo Lacayo, Ivan Lacayo, Mia Bautista, Ian Pilet, Chloe Pilet and Enoch Pilet; Siblings, Ester Gladys Assevado, Audrey Rose Arceneaux, and Dr. Jacqueline Lewis; his step-children, Betty Ferrier, Jackie Evans and Albert Heavener; his step-grandchildren, Ernest, Chad, Aimee, Anna, Albert Jr., and Angelle, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Carrie Badeaux Couture, his brothers, Joseph Couture (Inez), Robert Couture (Augustine), his sister Leola Lindsly (Coy), Grandchild, Bridget Melerine and Brothers-in-law Marco Assevado and Robert Lewis, as well as his former wives, Shirley Gonzales and Agnes Larrieu, and step-son, Ernest Whittington. Douglas was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and an avid sportsman and was also active in the seafood industry. He will be dearly missed by all.
Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, September 30, 2018, from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held in his honor at 2:00 PM. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.
