Edward Thomas Desporte Jr.'s Obituary
Edward Thomas Desporte, Jr., born April 26, 1944, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Viola Daunoy and Edward Thomas Desporte, Sr.
Eddie was married to his beloved wife, JoAnn Bagwell Desporte, the soul of his life, for 52 years and together they had one daughter, Cherri Ann Desporte. He leaves behind his grandchildren, Bryce and Dylan Desporte; sister, Diane Desporte and brothers, Bruce (Vicki) and Jason Desporte. He will be missed by his nieces, Misti, Jennifer and Allison and nephews, Brad and Brent.
He is a graduate of St. Anthony Padua, S. J. Peters and St. Aloysius and attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA.
After 20 years in sales for Crescent Decal Specialist, he owned and operated Nature Lovers Landscape until the day he passed away.
Eddie was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle, always fun loving and gracious. Loved by his many friends and family, he will be dearly missed and never forgotten.
Private graveside services and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
E. J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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