Lester "Country" Paul Plaisance passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at the age of 93. Country was born May 31, 1929 in Gheens, Louisiana to the late Pierre and Melodia Plaisance. Devoted wife of Joyce Dufrene Plaisance. Loving father of Clayton Plaisance (Darlene), Donel LeBlanc (Timmy), Pernell Plaisance and Laura Camper Choquette (Danny). Proud grandfather of Kenneth (Stacy), Nicholas (Melissa), Clayton, Jr. (Mandy), Keith (Sarah), Joseph, Lauren (Josh), Jennifer (BJ), Andre (Shelby) Krystal, Kayla, Kerris, Timmy, Jr. and Rochelle and great-grandfather of Meagan, Madison, Gracie, Bowen, Royce, Olivia, Owen, Jade, Cheyenne, Sierra and great-great-grandfather of Braelynn and Gunnar. Brother of Mildred Thibodeaux, Gladys Matherne and the late Ernest Plaisance Norris Plaisance, Eddison Plaisance, Edward "Du" Plaisance, Chester Plaisance and Renette Street. Country was also survived by his goddaughter Kathleen LeBlanc and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Country loved hunting, gardening, playing baseball, camping and spending time with his family. He was a member of YMBC (Young Men's Business Club) and the Bridge City Fire Department. He was retired from Avondale Shipyard after 26 years of employment. Country was loved and will be dearly missed.
Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM and interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale.
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