Donald P. Gremillion, Sr.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at a 1:30 p.m. Mass in St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville for Donald P. Gremillion, Sr., age 69, who passed away on May 27, 2025.
Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Reverend Manny Fernandez will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and officiate the services.
Survivors include his children, Katie Potier and her husband, Travis and Donald Gremillion II and his wife, Monica Zabicki; one grandson, James Potier; two sisters, Paula Gremillion and Mary Doty; and numerous nieces.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gerrilynn J. Ortego Gremillion; parents, Hugh Francis Gremillion, Sr. and Eloise Agnes Lemoine Gremillion; two brothers, Hugh Francis Gremillion Jr. and Lester Paul Gremillion; and brother-in-law, Richard Doty.
Donald was a proud husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family and their rescue dog, Gumbeaux. He was an educator (his former students may say “mad scientist”), musician, sci-fi enthusiast, and part-time superhero.
Donald served the Lord by serving others and loved to share his intellectual gifts and passion for education, sometimes going to theatrical extremes in the classroom for his chemistry and physics students. He loved to share his gift of music by playing one of his many pianos and singing with his family, and he loved teaching his grandson to play. He also enjoyed jam sessions and playing with a local group. He was generous with his time and talent by repairing computers for his family and those in the community. He never hesitated to drive to someone’s home or business to repair a computer problem, often spending hours to ensure everything worked properly.
He was happiest when his family gathered at home, filled with love and laughter and building a fire in the backyard. He also enjoyed sitting on his recliner, reading novels, and watching episodes of Star Trek and all things sci-fi. While not his favorite, he drove his wife to Goodwill for her regular treasure hunts. He loved his daily leisurely drives with his wife and Gumbeaux to their favorite destinations, such as fishing in the swamp, Palmetto State Park and Avery Island.
Pallbearers will be Donald’s close family and friends.
A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1 p.m. by Deacon Timothy Marcantel in St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church prior to the Funeral Mass.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Donald P. Gremillion, Sr. name to Miles Perret Cancer Services, 2130 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA 70508, Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd., Carencro, LA 70520, Faith House of Acadiana, P.O. Box 93145, Lafayette, LA 70509, The Family Tree, 1602 W. Pinhook Rd. Suite 100A, Lafayette, LA 70508, or Healing House, 160 South Beadle Road, Lafayette, LA 70508.
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