He is survived by his daughter, Stephenie Poirier Kelley; five grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; four step-children; brothers, Julian Poirier, Jr., Donald Poirier, Sr. and Rodney Poirier, Sr.; sisters, Margaret Segura and Rosie Hulin; as well as a host of step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

Pellerin Funeral Home (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.