Murphy "Doodie" Louis LaCoste Jr.

Murphy Louis “Doodie” LaCoste Jr., 58, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Teche Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Doodie was born on April 9, 1958 in Morgan City the son of Murphy Louis LaCoste Sr. and Verlin Rulf LaCoste. Doodie was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed being in the boat fishing or spending time at his camp where he loved fishing, hunting and trapping. He was an avid fan of NASCAR and the Saints and loved to watch the races and games on television. He enjoyed keeping up with current politics as well as history, he could sometimes be found watching the history channel. Doodie worked for the City of Morgan City Electric Department as a lineman for 30 years and before joining the city, he worked as an electrician and did his apprenticeship with MGO Electric Inc. Of all the things Doodie did in his life the thing he loved the most was spending time with his family and treasured the time he got to spend with his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 38 years Julie Bernard LaCoste of Morgan City; his mother, Verlin Rulf LaCoste of Morgan City; three children, Jared LaCoste and wife Tayler of Gray, Jason LaCoste and wife Jacquie of Bayou Vista, Lauren Billiot and husband Joey of Morgan City; eight grandchildren, Kaiden LaCoste, Landyn LaCoste, Brileigh LaCoste, Stratton LaCoste, Little Joey Billiot, Cass Billiot, Samantha Billiot, Rose Billiot; one niece, Kristie Lodrigue-Sistrunk of Morgan City; one nephew, Kevin Lodrigue of Amelia; great niece, Cora Reed and great nephew Keegan Lodrigue. Doodie was preceded in death by his father, Murphy Louis LaCoste Sr. and sister, Shelley LaCoste Lodrigue. Pallbearers will be Jared LaCoste, Jason LaCoste, Joey Billiot, Bray Katsura, Kevin Lodrigue and David Hymel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Twin City Funeral Home with Father Clyde Mahler officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Twin City Funeral Home with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 p.m. The visitation will resume on Tuesday morning from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Doodie will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery following the services.