Jules ‘Warren’ Doiron Jr.

Published 6:10 pm Monday, October 9, 2017

Jules “Warren” Doiron Jr., 81, of Vicksburg passed away at home Oct. 6, 2017.

Born March 22, 1936, he was the eldest son of the late Jules Warren Doiron Sr. and May L. Doiron.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Camille Carollo Doiron of Leland and his brother, Greg Doiron (Shirley) of Mandeville, La.; son, Mark Doiron of Madison; and daughters, Whitney Doiron (Michelle) of N.C. and Sheri Doiron McBride (Jimmy) of Vicksburg; grandchildren, Chad and Shelby Doiron, Ryan Raines (Priscilla), Sarah Raines, Candice Hicks (Matt), Thomas McBride (Candace), Shelby Walker (Chris) of Greenwood, Jay McBride (Amber) of Lexington, Billy and Abby Vadeboncoeur of N.C.; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Carly, Abbey, Brendon, Madison, Heidi, Jaylen, and his precious pet, Grits.

Warren was affectionately known as the “Great One” among nieces and nephews and friends.

Preceding him in death, his beautiful daughter, Barbara “Bobbi” Raines and his brother, Phillip Doiron Sr. of Vicksburg.

Warren was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School, a member of “The Brothers Boys” for the Flashes Football Team and an Eagle Scout in Troop 7.

He attended Mississippi State University and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.

Warren was an operations manager for Chaney Oil Company, an Allstate Exclusive Insurance Agent and real estate agent for Upchurch Realty before retiring to “CamWar,” Warren and Camille’s dream home. Due to health concerns, they moved back to Vicksburg to be close to family.

Throughout his life, Warren was dedicated to his community. As a Jaycee, he was active with the Miss Mississippi Pageant and business manager for the first runner-up in the Miss America Pageant. Warren starred in several major plays and musicals with the Vicksburg Theater Guild.

Warren believed in scouting. He established Boy Scout Troop 102 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Warren was a member of the Lions Club and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 898 for over sixty years where he was appointed District Marshall.

As an outdoor enthusiast, Warren founded the Red Carpet Bass Master’s club and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his wife and kids.

During many Christmas seasons, Warren played “Santa”, bringing joy to kids.

With the guidance of Bishop Richard Gerow of the Jackson Catholic Diocese, Warren, his father and others helped with the establishment of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.

As a member, he was active in choir, known for singing “Ava Maria” and served as a Eucharistic Minister where he ministered to the prison community.

As important as community was, Warren and Camille put their family first. They spent countless hours supporting their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in academic, athletic and spiritual activities.

Warren’s humor will be remembered by all who knew and loved him. Camille’s family jokingly adopted him as the only “Cajun” allowed to join their Delta Sicilian family, which comprised of 14 brothers and sisters. He fondly told them “I improved the family.” Classmates of Camille voted Warren as honorary member of Leland High School, “Class of 1958.”

From his kids, thank you, Daddy, for your unconditional love.

Services will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Vicksburg Wednesday, Oct. 11.

Visitation is at 10 a.m. and Mass at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vicksburg Catholic Schools, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, or PAWS Rescue, all in Vicksburg.

Online condolences and guest registry are available at charlesrilesfuneralhome.com.