Allen Joseph DeCuir, Sr., 91, of Groves, Texas, passed away on February 14, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas surrounded by his loved ones.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 19, 2018, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Steven Leger. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Loreauville, Louisiana, on May 9, 1926, he was the son of Louis Numa DeCuir, II and Mathilda (Dugas) DeCuir. Allen worked as an electrical supervisor for Texaco in Port Arthur where he retired in 1982 after many loyal years. He proudly served his country as a Shipfitter 3c in the United States Navy during WWII and was a member of the American Legion Post 0007 of Texas. Allen and his wife, Shirley traveled with the Airstream Club for over 30 years, traveling to every state other than Minnesota and Wisconsin. He loved his family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Mathilda DeCuir; daughter-in-law, Judy DeCuir; brother, Louis N. DeCuir, III; and his sister, Betty Ruth Fuller.
Allen is survived by his loving wife, Shirley DeCuir; children, Rocky DeCuir, of Bridge City, Chad T. DeCuir and wife Marisa, of Sugarland, Keith W. DeCuir and wife Terry, of Mauriceville, and Todd E. DeCuir and wife Tia, of Fulshear; grandchildren, Chris DeCuir and wife Angela, Chad E. DeCuir, Jared DeCuir, Dylan DeCuir, Della DeCuir, David DeCuir, Alan Richison and wife Lindsey, and Tony Gillis; great-grandchildren, Bailey Rae and Lincoln Richison, Kinley Marie DeCuir, and Jayden Dodge; and his brother, Charles Edward, of Port Arthur.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chris DeCuir, Alan Richison, Chad E. DeCuir, Jared DeCuir, Dylan DeCuir, and Darrell Trahan. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Gillis, David DeCuir, and Della DeCuir.
Condolences
Danny Williams
February 19, 2018
DeCuir family, Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers for you during this time of loss. I worked with Al at Texaco in the 60s and 70s, a very good and respected man and a great friend. May the love and grace of God ease your pain and sorrow.
Anonymous
February 17, 2018
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February 17, 2018
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Claybar Funeral Home
February 17, 2018
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February 16, 2018
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Louis' Daughter Denise, Adrienne And Family
February 16, 2018
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Keith, Terry, Tony, Alan, Lindsey, Bailey, Lincoln
February 16, 2018
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February 16, 2018
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February 16, 2018
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Keith & Donna Decuir Nalley & Family
February 16, 2018
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Tara Wilson
February 16, 2018
Todd, Rocky, Keith, Chad and Shirley...you are in our prayers at this difficult time. Allen was such a good man and I know how much he will be missed. We feel blessed to have known him and gotten to spend time with him. You all are such a beautiful family and I know you will all hold eachother up. Know that we are holding you up in prayer. With love, Tara, Wyatt, Kate and Claire Wilson
Tara, Wyatt, Kate And Claire Wilson
February 16, 2018
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February 16, 2018
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February 16, 2018
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Chad Decuir
February 16, 2018
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Fred & Rutheann Richardson
February 15, 2018
RutheAnn and I are so sad to learn of Allens passing. Our hearts ache for Shirley and family and pray for God's peace and comforting arms around you all... What a great friend he was as we joined he and Shirley on several Airstream caravans. His knowledge of Airstreams, how to repair and maintain your travel equipment was un-rivaled. I am so glad to know that he had that personal relationship with his Lord and Savior, Jesus...We'll meet again brother! ... Fred & RutheAnn Richardson Texas Airstream Harbor Zavalla, TX
Mary N Watermann
February 15, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire DeCuir family at this very sad time. May you be comforted by God's peace and know that Allen is in His loving arms. Shirley my heart hurts so badly for you, I feel your pain. I am glad that I got to know you and Allen at Texas Airstream Harbor. Much love and prayers. Mary N Watermann
Anonymous
February 15, 2018
Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Allen Joseph DeCuir, Sr..
Anonymous
February 15, 2018
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Allen Joseph DeCuir, Sr..