Gene Anthony Duhe

1935 ∼ 2020

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Gene Anthony Duhe, 84, of Port Arthur passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 2, 1935 to his parents, Dennis Duhe and Nelka Schexnayder Duhe in Port Arthur, Texas. Gene graduated from Bishop Byrne High School in 1954 and was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Gene was the former owner and operator of The Muffler Shop on Memorial Boulevard, a family business, with over 54 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Jackie Prince and his brother, James Duhe.

Gene is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia Dugas Duhe of Port Arthur, his daughter, Cindy Duhe of Groves, his eldest son, Dennis Duhe and his wife, Kerri of Port Arthur, his two grandchildren, Spencer Duhe and Caitlin Duhe, his youngest son, Colby Duhe of Schulenberg, Texas along with his sister, Phyllis Guidry of Port Arthur, his brother, Lane Duhe of Port Neches as well as several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Monday, May 25, 2020 from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Service to honor Gene’s life will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Those coming to pay their respects to the family during the visitation and the service are asked to observe proper social distancing during the Covid-19 crisis.

The family would like to thank, Kindred Hospice for their loving care and concern for Gene as well as for them.

Condolences

Teresa And Forest Withrow July 6, 2020

A Sweet and Beloved friend to us both on our many visits over the years to Pleasure Island and "Mike's" for a cool beer and a chat. Our Sympathy is with the family in this time of grief, Gene will always be in our hearts and remembered as a kind and gentle man. XOXO

Art Armintor May 29, 2020

Just heard about Genes passing I am very sorry for the entire family he and I had some good times togeather and a few laughs to I’ll keep him in my prayers

Steve Sarver May 26, 2020

Gene was a master at his craft ,good fisherman and a real good man . He will be in my good memories forever may he Rest In Peace .

Annette George May 25, 2020

Sylvia I'm so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Good bless

David Bishop May 25, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family. Gene was a wonderful man . I have so many memories of all the good times . With all the Guys hanging out behind Raymond Uzees barber shop. Those Guys were one of a kind . RIP. Gene.

Patrick Weber May 25, 2020

So sorry to hear about this great man passing. Condolences to the family and friends closest to him.

Ronnie Abate May 25, 2020

RIP Gene, a friend of my Brothers, Abe and Luther, prayers for him and Family...

Fred Cascio May 24, 2020

Sylvia and family, Gene was definitely one of a kind--I will surely miss his sense of humor and his many kindnesses to me throughout the last twenty years. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this sorrowful time.

Ron & Liz Nickelson May 23, 2020

Sylvia, we are so sorry for your great loss. May God comfort you and the children during this sad time. Love ❤️ Ron & Liz Nickelson

Cheryl Linthicum Bogart May 23, 2020

Dearest Sylvia, My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Gene was such a wonderful friend to my Dad. May God cradle you in His Arms during this sad time for you. Love and prayers.