Robert Lash Lacoste

early hours of Saturday, April 9th 2022 - on the date of he and his wife Amanda's 28th wedding

anniversary. He was a devoted husband, loving father, caring son, beloved brother and friend to

many.

Lash was born June 10,1968 in a town he always loved, Oxford, MS. He was one of four boys

which is where he learned his best attributes of arbitration, patience, and respect for others

opinions. Life growing up in Oxford provided Lash time for fishing at Sardis Lake and exploring

the woods around the small farm house where the family lived. He enjoyed watching Ole Miss

football practices from the “hill”, basketball in The Tad Pad, concerts, and cheerleading

practices. Lash and family moved to Jackson, MS in 1978 where Lash found his favorite

hobbies of building remote control airplanes, boats and cars to which he would deconstruct and

rebuild endlessly. At Jackson Preparatory School, he found his love for throwing the discus for

the track team and team spirit in cheerleading. After graduation, he was excited to return to

Oxford and attend Ole Miss.

Lash graduated from Ole Miss in 1990 with a degree in Business Administration where he was a

member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He began his professional career in management and quickly

moved into operations, then into sales, sales training, and territory management. He then

worked for Boston Scientific Endoscopy as Territory Manager for many years. Lash was

currently employed by GE Healthcare as a Territory Sales Specialist selling Point of Care

ultrasound devices.

Lash met the love of his life, Amanda Bullock at Jackson Prep. He was two years younger and,

unbeknownst to Amanda, he had wanted to ask her out many times. They later worked at

Rapids on the Reservoir water park where Amanda was a lifeguard and Lash sold tickets.

Years later on February 15, 1991, they had their first dinner and a comedy show date. For a

while, Lash lived in Texas for work causing very high, long distance phone bills. Jay Lacoste,

Lash’s dad, said he knew when Lash bought Amanda a dog, that Lash would propose to

Amanda. Too soon thereafter, Amanda was diagnosed with MS. Lash, being the loving husband

he was, doted and cared for Amanda with tenderness everyday. Their marriage was full of

adventure, love, laughter and many dogs. The best day of their life was the beginning of July,

1997, when they adopted a beautiful baby boy that they named Jace Lacoste, after Lash’s big

brother. The relationship between father and son was such a special and loving bond. From

complaining about chores, like working on the yard, to the activities they enjoyed together like

skiing, taking rides in the land cruiser, watching baseball, eating mom’s blackberry cobbler, and

“hotdog Fridays” are just some of the great times they shared.

Lash and Amanda spent every possible minute together including Sunday afternoon drives in

the Land Cruiser, RV trips, and Jackson Academy activities and sports. Lash truly honored

Jace’s decision to attend MSU. Even as a devoted Rebel, Lash was an “all in” dad for tailgates

and cheering on the Bulldogs with pride because he loved Jace and his Bulldog wife. With both

Lash and Jace having such a passion for baseball, they were able to attend the 2021 baseball

College World Series in Omaha, NE. This was a once in a lifetime family trip watching the

Mississippi State Bulldogs win the series and become National Champions. Even though Lash

was an Ole Miss Rebel at heart, he cheered maroon and white just as loud as all the fans!

Outside of his close family bond, Lash’s community participation and many hobbies truly defined

his character and love for the outdoors. Not only was he a Staff Parish Relations Committee

member for Madison United Methodist Church, he also volunteered with Make A Wish, United

Way and Habitat for Humanity. Outdoors, Lash was just as present, with activities ranging from

assistant coach for youth league baseball & basketball teams, to biking, skiing, and running in

local 5K’s. Lash loved his late older brother’s 1977 FJ-40 Land Cruiser that he restored. He

helped organize the Cottonland Cruisers Club of Mississippi where he served on their board as

treasurer. The club grew from a beginning of 8 members to 75 members presently. Their big

event, the Southern Cruiser Crawl, included trail rides and music in Arkansas each year. It is

attended by Land Cruiser groups nationwide including as far away California. Lash was also an

avid collector of antique fishing tackle & Pflueger reels which was introduced to him by his

father, Jay.

Lash was loved by so many. Whether it was his Cottonland Cruiser buddies or simply

befriending someone he barely knew, everyone was a friend in Lash’s eye. He never met a

stranger that didn't feel like a friend after talking with him.

Lash Lacoste is survived by his wife, Amanda and son Jace; his parents Jay and Vivian Lacoste

of Jackson, MS; his brother Ken (Jennifer) Lacoste, their children, Laurin, Brooks and Rush

Lacoste; his youngest brother Paul Lacoste, his children, Cannon and Cole Lacoste; his in-laws

Bill & Charlene Bullock, his sister in laws & their children, Allison Bullock, her children Drew &

Alex Wood; Andrea (Kent) Eddy, her children William & Anna Claire Eddy

Lastly, his two dogs: Bitsy and Millie.

He was preceded in death by his brother Jace Lacoste in 1995.

To honor Lash, donations may be made to Multiple Myeloma Foundation at give.myeloma.org.

A memorial service honoring and celebrating his life is as follows:

Tuesday, April 12th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm visitation at Parkway Funeral Home & Parkway

Memorial Cemetery (1161 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS 39157)

Wednesday, April 13th from 1:00-2:00 pm visitation at Pinelake Church Madison (223 Old

Jackson Road, Madison, MS 39110) Wednesday, April 13th from 2:00-3:00 pm at Pinelake Church Madison (223 Old Jackson Road,

Madison, MS 39110).

Burial is immediately following funeral at Parkway Funeral Home & Parkway Memorial Cemetery

(1161 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS 39157).

Funeral will also be live streamed at Pinelake’s website at livestreaming.pinelake.org