Sidney John DuBose, 97, of Ragley, died on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings.
He was born in Indian Bayou. He was a World War II veteran in the United States Coast Guard. He worked for Gulf Oil Corporation for 34 years where he was a pipefitter. He retired to Ragley in 1984. He also served on the Ragley Volunteer Fire Department and the Beauregard Parish Fire Board.
He is survived by his sons, Danny DuBose (Jackie) of Scott, Dr. Michael DuBose and his late wife Diane of Moss Bluff, John DuBose (Barbara) of Moss Bluff; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary H. DuBose; one daughter, Mona Marlene DuBose; parents, William and Azema DuBose; one brother; and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at Squyres United Methodist Church in Ragley on Wednesday, Nov. 20, with Rev. Lindsey Sirman and Pastor Steve Cox officiating. Visitation will resume at the church on Wednesday, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley under the direction of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Squyres United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice.
