Mark L. Duplantis passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020, at the age of 57. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Lisa W. Duplantis; son Bobby Franklin and his companion Meghan Briley; daughter Jessica Franklin; grandson Cohen Franklin; brothers Garry and Merrill Duplantis; mother-in-law Betty Whitaker; sister-in-law Julie Mitchell and her husband David; brothers-in-law Jude Whitaker and Chad Whitaker and his wife Nicole as well as many nieces and nephews. Mark is preceded in death by his parents Merrill and Gloria Duplantis and father-in-law Frederick “Fritz” Whitaker.
Mark was the director of boat maintenance with American Commercial Barge Line for 31 years. In honor of his tenure, the company recently named a tugboat after him. He enjoyed coaching his children, hunting, LSU and Saints football. Mark had a deep relationship with Jesus and served others with unwavering love.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Celebration Church, 2001 Airline Dr. Metairie, on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 11:00am. Visitation will begin at 9:00am.
Due to current circumstances the memorial service may be accessed by visiting Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home’s Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/Lake-Lawn-Metairie-Funeral-Home-2274799866091977/
To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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