Kirk Anthony Dugas, Sr.

Kirk Anthony Dugas, Sr., 55, departed this life on Saturday, June 2, 2012 in Iowa, LA.

He was a lifelong native of Iowa and graduated from Iowa High School in 1979. Mr. Dugas worked for the co-op for 20 years and the next ten years as head cook at various restaurants, creating delightful recipes that remain in place today. He was a lifelong, devoted member of Zion Traveler's Baptist Church headed by Pastor Hermen Weston where he became chief musician. Brother Kirk lead three generations of amazing choirs, played several instruments, and performed at many area churches, programs, and events.

He was a devoted son, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a loving, kind and generous man, performing many community services. He would help anyone without a question, no job too hard or tiring, day or night, for Kirk A.K.A. MacGyver. He left us in the peak of his life, doing what he does best, "helping others". He will be missed and remembered always.

He leaves to cherish his memory his four children, Florence (Dominic) Dugas, Delrick (Shawneequa) Dugas, Kirk Dugas, Jr., Dawanna Dugas, and their mother, Verina; his father and mother, Adam and Maxie Dugas of Iowa; three brothers, Albert "Lee Lee" (Sheila) Dugas, Troy Dugas, and Mark Simon; five sisters, Carliss Alfred, Julia (Paul) Williams, Debra (Anthony) Mcgowen, Roxanne (Gerode) Victorian, and Valerie Dugas; eleven grandchildren, Jaylyn, Jillian, Jaren, Janna, Lil Delrick, Shailyn, Falicity, Jonathan, Jada, Journey, Kenadi; one great granddaughter, J'Kaylyn; his second wife, Sabrina and her three children, Ricki, Felicia, and Dyna; five God children and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends; and his best friend, Marvin Jackson; and "like a baby brother", Thadeus Dugas.

He was preceded in death by his mother and baby brother, Florence Rougeau Dugas and Adam Drake; and his sister, Angie Simon.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Zion Traveler's Baptist Church in Iowa. Pastor Hermen Weston will officiate. Burial will follow at DeRouen-Lorraine Cemetery in Hayes, LA under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and will continue at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the start of the service.