Terrance M. Tracy

New Iberia - Private services will be held at a later date for Terrance "Terry" Michael Tracy, 68, who passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016, in New Iberia. A resident of New Iberia, Mr. Tracy was born on October 11, 1947 in Port Arthur, Texas, and was raised in California and Loreauville. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, and worked for Mouton Electronics and National Welding Supply. Mr. Tracy was also a published author, having wrote several books. He also enjoyed painting, fishing, playing golf, but especially taking care of his wife, Verla. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Verla D. Peltier Tracy of New Iberia; Daughter, Marian Migues and husband Charles of New Iberia; step daughter, Gail Young and husband Charles of New Iberia; brother, Malcolm Tracy and wife Sharon of Atwater, California; sisters, Deborah T. Breaux and husband Gordon of Lydia, Pat Bayard and husband Wayne of Loreauville; grandson, Dakato Migues of New Iberia; step granddaughter, Mary Young Beebe and husband Jerek of New Iberia; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Gladys Bodin Tracy. The family would like to give special thanks to Mr. Tracy's caregiver, JoAnn Olivier and to Heart of Hospice, especially his nurse Ron. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heart of Hospice, 1100 Bertrand Drive, Suite A, Lafayette, LA 70506, 337.232.8159. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd, New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of the arrangements.