ALFRED ARCENEAUX JR.
Alfred Arceneaux Jr., who was 95 and a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at his home.
Alfred was born on December 30, 1929 in Morgan City, the son of Alfred Arceneaux Sr. and Wilda Duplantis Arceneaux.
Alfred was known for being a practical joker, a star athlete, singer in the choir. He was also known for being a successful entrepreneur. Alfred was part of the Galatea Mardi Gras royalty. He was known for being the family’s patriarch and mentor. Alfred was known to touch the lives of everyone he knew and was everybody’s favorite uncle, the most helpful neighbor, a devoted husband, and a father that would do anything for his children. He was a very active member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Alfred is survived by his loving wife, Linda Y. Arceneaux, his four children, Dirk Arceneaux (Kay) of Stephensville, LA, Robin Bailey (Herman) of Morgan City, LA, Madge Dubuc (James) of Morgan City, LA, and Jody Flippin of Abbeville, LA. He is also survived by his three step children, Val Tamporello-Murray (John) of Waco, TX, Ted Young (Robbie) of Friendswood, TX, and Jim Young (Lydia) of Lafayette, LA. Seven grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Judith W. Arceneaux; one son, David Arceneaux, and one grandson, Bryan Bailey.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Visitation was held on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Holy Cross Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Alfred was laid to rest after Mass in the Morgan City Cemetery.
