Photo courtesy of Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana
Apr 8, 1927 – May 4, 2022 (Age 95)
Dr. Clifton L. Doucet Jr., “Doc” to those that knew him, passed away on May 4, 2022 at the age of 95 years. Son of Clifton L. Doucet Sr. and Mary Angeline Swiber Doucet. He was born April 8, 1927 in New Orleans, La.
He attended Alcee Fortier High School and soon after graduation he met his future wife, Audrey Lyons. Prior to college he joined the US Navy during WWII. He was a seaman 2nd Class, working the radar station aboard the USS Philippine Sea. Returning home in 1946 he married the love of his life, Audrey on Flag Day. That same year they left for Memphis to attend the Southern College of Optometry. After graduation he practiced in New Orleans, Shreveport and Lake Charles, returning to New Orleans then in 1966, settling in Slidell, he developed his own practice working with Audrey in their medical office building. They moved into their final home together in a newly constructed house in Country Club Estates. They lived a wonderful life together.
As charter members of the Pinewood Country club they embraced life in Slidell. Doc was involved in Rotary serving as President from 1968 to 1969. Doc supported Audrey who was an active member of the Slidell Women’s Civic Club. His primary role performing with other husbands in the Civic Club Mardi Gras tableaus. If you were lucky enough to attend you might remember his roles as Rapunzel ‘s lover and his stunning impersonation of a Playboy Bunny. Doc was happily married to Audrey for 66 years when she passed.
Among his favorite hobbies were Dancing with Audrey, fishing, golfing (he once hit a hole in one), bowling and he was an avid reader in the book of the month club. Doc and his father Clifton Sr. were instrumental in developing the Slidell Bowling Association.
As an avid New Orleans Saints fan he never spoke of 2018. He will long be remembered for his sense of humor, loyalty, fairness and love of animals. His family always included a dog.
Preceded in death by parents, his wife Audrey, Daughter Pam Ciko, sister Sylvia Stanton and her husband Bob, friend and brother-in-law Lloyd Tilly, sister in law, Virgie Mayer and husband Frank, brother in law Rainey Lyons and his wife Catherine, grandsons, Christopher Breeding and Frederick Breeding Jr.
He is survived by son Clifton L Doucet III and his wife Lisa Otke of St Louis MO, son in law Wayne Ciko, sister-in-law Carole Tilly, his beloved pet Snoopy and his friends and irreplaceable caregivers, Donna Batiste and Dorothy Hullet and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to:
Northshore Humane Society (no-kill shelter) 20384 Harrison Ave. Covington, LA 70433 985.892.7387 [email protected]
Alzheimer’s Association Metairie - 504-613-6505 3445 N Causeway Blvd, Ste 902, Metairie LA 70002 [email protected]
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Service at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME,
1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA
on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 1:00 P.M.
Interment to follow in FOREST LAWN CEMETERY.
Visitation on Thursday after 11:00 A.M. until funeral time.
Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.
Read MoreMy dad & Cliff attended optometry school in Memphis together. My sister was 1 year old & I was born there. Having no family there & 2 small children cliff & audrey became fast friends as they were from N.O. also. They moved in together & helped with us. Cliff was our "Tiss " as that was how we could pronounce his name. He & Aunt audry became a big part of our life & my sister & I will never forget them .
JUDITH Dunn LaCava
May 22, 2022 | Metairie, LA | Friend
