JOHN GLEN DUPLECHIN

JOHN GLEN DUPLECHIN
June 13, 1946 - April 26, 2017

A Funeral Service was celebrated Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 11:00 am at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette for John Glen Duplechin, 70, who passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at The Carpenter House in Lafayette.
Visitation was observed on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm and resumed Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 8:30 am until the time of services, at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette.
Entombment followed in Fountain Memorial Cemetery in Lafayette.
Pastor Randy Dugas of Our Savior’s Church in Lafayette, officiated.
John was born June 13, 1946 in Basile and was a long-time resident of Acadiana. He graduated from Basile High School, excelling in track and field. John went on to attend McNeese and T.H. Harris Technical College, obtaining an associate degree. John worked as a telephone repairman, out of the central office of Century Telephone Enterprise for nearly 30 years.
John was an avid guitar player and enjoyed camping, while doing as much traveling as he could. He loved family gatherings, attending sporting events and would not miss a chance to play a game of cards. He had an awesome sense of humor. In spite of his illness, John continued to entertain others with his wit. Most of all, John treasured the time that he spent with his family and friends.
John is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Myrtis Fontenot Duplechin of Lafayette; two sons, Mark Duplechin of Abbeville and Jody Paul Duplechin and his wife, Tina of Church Point; one daughter, Wendy Duplechin Bourque and her husband, James of New Iberia; two brothers, Darrell Duplechin and his wife, Mary of Basile and Kent Duplechin and his wife, Loreen of Iota; six grandchildren, Kayla Jeane’; Duplechin, Devin Michael Seneca, Lexi Alexandra Seneca, Jodi Paige Duplechin, Dustin Tabbytosavit and Chelse’; T. Babineaux; one great-granddaughter, Arabelle Ede Babineaux and numerous dear nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Weston and Isabelle Marie Ardoin Duplechin.
The family wishes to thank the staffs of St. Joseph Hospice, The Carpenter House and Maison De Lafayette as well as, Dr. Michael Cain and his staff for the compassionate care given to John and his family.
Online obituary and guestbook may be viewed at www.fountainmemorialfuneralhome.com.
Fountain Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, was is in charge of arrangements.