John "Jamie" James Laffitte

Mansfield, LA - Funeral mass for John "Jamie" James Laffitte, 69, will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mansfield, LA with Reverend Edmund A. "Larry" Niehoff officiating. Burial will follow in Carmel Cemetery, Carmel, LA. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 23, 2013 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Mansfield, LA.

Jamie was an avid softball coach; he coached over 700 girls from all over the country. He was an Assistant Coach at Mansfield High School. In June of 2000 Jamie was honored to be inducted into the Louisiana High School Softball Coach's Hall of Fame. Jamie retired from the City of Mansfield as a Water Plant Operator; he also worked for Halliburton. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. John never met a stranger and was loved by all. The love of his life was his wife Mary and his family. Jamie will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents Isaac Van Laffitte, Sr. and Seawillow and J.L. Shoalmire; and brothers Wayne Shoalmire and J.L. Shoalmire, Jr.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 49 years Mary Elizabeth Cangelose Laffitte; daughters Mary Beth Lehman and husband, David of Springfield, VA and Jaymie Lynn Ferretti and husband, Ted of Houston, TX; brothers Isaac Laffitte and wife, Gloria and Bobby Laffitte and wife, Debbie; grandchildren Kearsten Lehman, Anna Rose Lehman, Philip Lehman, Julia Lehman, Luke Ferretti; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Serving as pallbearers are Jason Miller, Christopher Cangelose, Jock Shoalmire, Jerry Van Laffitte, Landon Williamson, and Philip Lehman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Luke Ferretti, Ike Laffitte, Jeff Williamson, Wayne Whatley, Calvin Farris, Jim Ruffin, David Rauls, Dennis Choate, Dale Coffee, and Danny McMellon.

The family suggests that memorials be made to Carmel Cemetery Fund, c/o St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 305 Jefferson, Mansfield, LA 71052.

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Published by Shreveport Times on Apr. 23, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for John Laffitte

35 Entries

Ebonee Mayweather

April 30, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I got to know Mr. "Jamie" through MHS softball. He was a wonderful man. He will be deeply missed.

Karen Lorayne Fox Wood

April 29, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have so many good memories of Jamie from when I was a child and all through my years of growing up
I was proud to know him, but even more proud to love him.

Donna Young Carter

April 24, 2013

Jamie Lynn,
I have many, many fond memories of your dad, both on and off of the field. I remember spending the weekends at your house and he would cook us catfish. I am so sorry for your loss and know that he will truly be missed. God Bless.

Donna Desoto, Dansby Lewing

April 24, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. John thought my daughter to pitch he was well known and loved. He will be greatly missed.

Scott and Mona Wadkins

April 24, 2013

For 33 years our lives have been brighter with Jamie in them. He will live forever in our memories. Miss Mary we thank you for everything.

Connie Dr. Ritters office

April 23, 2013

Mr.Lsffitte was such a nice man. You and your family are in my prayers.

Elizabeth & Don Southerland

April 23, 2013

A legend in his own time....both in the ball field and in the life of everyone his path crossed. May his spirit of love and dedication always be with us. You will be dearly missed Uncle Jamie. Hugs to all our Laffitte side of the family love "The Southerland's"

Jana Smith

April 23, 2013

So sad to hear Jamie has passed on but know that he is up in heaven. He was such a wonderful, caring and sweet man. I do know think I had ever seen him without a smile on his face, and he could always brighten up your day. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends during this time of loss. He will be missed so much by so many.

Melinda Babish Solomon

April 23, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Yvonne McPhearson

April 23, 2013

A very special man to so many young people. So sorry for the loss. May God bless Mary and the girls.

Justin Gould

April 23, 2013

My prayers are with you in the coming days.

Hope Cook

April 23, 2013

Mr. Jamie was the sweetest man anyone could know! He helped so many and never asked for a thing in return! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family! He was loved and will be dearly missed!

Kathy Binning

April 23, 2013

Sad to hear of the passing of such a good man. I will never forget all the days spent at the ball fields. He was a blessing to so many softball players in the area. My prayers go out to Mrs. Mary, Mary Beth and Jamie Lynn.

April 23, 2013

Mary you and Jamie were special to me. I'm so sorry to hear about this. My Love to you and family.
Billy Seago Cartersville, Ga

Angela Chartier

April 23, 2013

I am so sad to hear this news. It is hard to lose someone as wonderful as Jamie. I remember meeting him and his brothers during a family get together a few years ago at Joyce Canizaro's place on the river. He was one of the most incredibly kind people I have ever met. Our thoughts and prayers are being sent your way to try and stay strong through this time along with all the strength we can give you. I will always remember what a wonderful person he was and am thankful that I was blessed enough to meet him.

sis and toby shaw shaw

April 23, 2013

Mary and family, so sadden by this. jamie was a wonderful person. he left such a powerful legacy. we are praying for you all. God bless you all.

Julia Binning Runnels

April 23, 2013

Jamie was known and loved by many in Mansfield and the surrounding area. I know he will be missed by all of his family and friends. Please accept my condolences. May the Holy spirit comfort you and give you peace that passes all understanding.

Wanda Seago

April 23, 2013

I grew up in Mansfield, and knew Jamie and Mary. I am sad to see his death notice, and I know that he will be missed.

Kenneth & Stefani Farris

April 23, 2013

May God ease the anguish of your bereavement and watch over you and your family.
Jamie brought great joy to so many and provided memories that will never be forgotten.
Our sympathy and prayers are with your family.

Lee Bowen

April 23, 2013

We were blessed to have known you....such a sweet man...

April 23, 2013

Dear Mary and family,
The Brasher family are saddened with hearing of Jamie's death. Such a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are truly with you at this time. Paul and Cindy Brasher Craig

Linda Peacock DeLoach

April 23, 2013

popped in to let you, Mary and your beautimous daughters know that U R all in our thoughts and prayers..I don't need to tell you all how much we all loved this special man, never knew anyone that didn't love and respect him..glad I have memories ..will continue to lift his family up in prayers.

Kim Laffitte Johnson

April 23, 2013

My prayers and thoughts are with Jamie's entire family during the difficult days ahead. I can still see Jamie sitting in the bleachers watching softball games at Mansfield High School, and I know he was loved by everyone of the girls he coached all those years. His smile and gentle spirit will be missed by all of us who knew and loved him. My deepest sympathies to Mary and the girls!

Kirk Calhoun

April 23, 2013

Your family is in my prayers.

Otis, Bonnie, Johnathan Calhoun

April 23, 2013

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. AMEN

April 23, 2013

Thinking of you aunt Mary..Mary beth and jaymie Lynn. Love yall

James Jacobs

April 22, 2013

May god look over the family

Regenia Chaney

April 22, 2013

Mary I know how this loss fells, you will have Jamie in your heart forever. I didn't know him but we have talked alot in wal-mart fabric. I lost my husband well be 2yrs in Sept. and it seems like only yesterday. God will hold you and your family in his arms and bring you thru this loss. God Bless you and your family.

Pamela Fisher Whitlock

April 22, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

shane bewley

April 22, 2013

Uncle jamie you will always be loved and missed.

Megan Morris

April 22, 2013

The family, friends, and loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Jamie taught me a lot. He taught me life lessons, how to love the game of softball, and how to always strive to be the best. He will truly be missed but most certainly never forgotten. Play ball, in Heaven!!! Love, #8

FAYE MAYFIELD

April 22, 2013

Jamie will be missed by so many people-he was a great guy and was loved by so many. To Mary and the girls, may God be with you in this sad time!

Christy Cook Christoferson

April 22, 2013

Hugs and Love to you all, may God give you guidance and understanding during this time~~ Mr.Jamie was a precious man, he will be missed by many!!

Michelle & Dale Burr

April 22, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. There will never be another like him.

Patricia Bennett

April 22, 2013

Jamie, you were truly one of a kind. A good man & a great heart. You greatly improved people's lives them having known you. You will be sorely missed.

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