Eric James Celestine

Eric James Celestine
September 14, 1968 – July 15, 2024
Lafayette: Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at Kinchen Funeral Home for Eric James "Shoon" Celestine, (55).
Interment will be at St. Martin de Porres Cemetery in Scott, Louisiana.
Eric James "Shoon" Celestine was born to Eva Smith Celestine and Joseph Celestine, Sr. on September 14, 1968.
A message from his "Wifey" a name given to his wife Clara from him:
My husband was a devoted, praying, faithful, loving, caring, and understanding man. Eric was always ready to share the word of God. A man with a heart of gold and appreciation for his family, friends, and anyone he encountered. He did everything to make me happy. We will meet again baby I love you.
Special words from his "Baby girl" Erinetra Janasha Celestine: My daddy was my very best friend who left me with a lot of knowledge and wisdom. He gave me true unconditional love that a girl needs from her father. We never went a day without talking and he always made sure I was "Okay". Daddy you gave me the world but it crumbled apart the day you left me. I still feel your presence and that's what keeps me going. You had the purest heart God could ever make. Thank you for teaching me about forgiveness. You made an impact on so many people and will be deeply missed. I love you so much daddy. Please continue to watch over me and mommy. Rest in Heaven my protector! – Erinetra Janasha Celestine
He leaves his memories to be cherished by his wife of 30 years Clara Charles Celestine. Four sons; Eric Martinez, Cordario Despanie, Erin Despanie, Detrick Francis and one stepson Ray Winters (Alviray), four daughters; Ericka Despanie (Sabrina), Zhane Mouton, Erinetra Janasha Celestine, and Shacial Frank (Kevin), fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren, brothers; Joseph Celestine (Pamela), Derrick Celestine (Jezetta), Nicholas Celestine (Myrtle), Clarence Celestine (Myra), Robert Celestine, Joseph Taft Celestine, John Wiggins (Sara), Bryant Wiggins, Joe Wiggins and Ronnie Wiggins (Vickey), sisters; Ianthia George (Adam), Sentrell Celestine (Clifton), Mitzie Williams, Louise Colomb (Pat), and Michelle Watts-Wiltz (Clyde).
He was preceded in death by his parents; Eva Smith Celestine and Joseph Celestine, Sr., his sisters; Hester Taylor, Sandra Celestine, and Charlotte Celestine, and Edward Celestine, and son; Kentrell Morrison, a very special person in his life; his great grandbaby; Tyondre "Popadue" Portalis, and a friend till the end; Dobie Simpson.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Kinchen Funeral Home from 8:00 A.M. until 9:45 A.M.
Kinchen Funeral Home Inc., 1011 North Saint Antoine Street, Lafayette LA 70501 is in charge of arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family can be expressed on our website at www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.