James "Jimmy" G. LaPlante Jr.'s Obituary
James “Jimmy” G. LaPlante of Mandeville, LA passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was born on July 19, 1980 in Covington, LA to James, Sr. and Tamra (Wallace) LaPlante.
Jimmy is survived by his parents, his sister Melissa LaPlante Walle, and his step-daughters Katelyn and Brittney Mackles. He is also survived by his niece Payton Richthofen, his paternal grandmother Ann LaPlante, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family members.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his brother Andrew Thomas LaPlante; his maternal grandparents Homer Wallace and Olene Poe Wallace Prieto; his paternal grandfather John LaPlante, Sr.; and his uncle John LaPlante, Jr.
Jimmy was a loving son and friend to all. He will be dearly missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Ave, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation on Saturday beginning at 9:30 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Jimmy may be made to The Seymore D’ Fair Foundation for Children’s Drug Education. Donations may be either mailed to P.O. Box 8624, Mandeville, LA 70471 or can be made at https://www.seymoresfoundation.org/donations.
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