David Lane Vitter

David Lane Vitter

David Vitter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 6, 2007.
Vitter, David Lane Police Chief David Lane Vitter, 42, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007, at his home in Ponchatoula. He was born Monday, Nov. 2, 1964, in Hammond, son of Robert W. Jr. and Carol Pedeaux Vitter. Surviving are his five daughters, Brandy Paille-Knight, Elizabeth Vitter, Melanie Vitter, Eleni Vitter and BreOnna Vitter; grandson, Landon Knight; two sisters, Celeste Walch and Chemae Landry; and brother, Lance Vitter. Preceded in death by his brother, Paul Bryant Vitter; and grandparents, Phillip Paul and Mary Hammond Pedeaux, Robert W. Vitter Sr., Ethel Prince Vitter, Willie Fannaly Vitter and Edith Potter Vitter. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son in Ponchatoula on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friends will be received at the First Baptist Church in Ponchatoula on Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until service at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Deven Pedeaux and the Rev. Jake Roudkovski officiating. Interment in the Ponchatoula Cemetery. E-mail condolences to: [email protected] / subject line: Vitter.

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February 4, 2022

Troy Schulte posted to the memorial.

February 11, 2007

Celeste Vitter Walch posted to the memorial.

February 9, 2007

Tracie Moran posted to the memorial.

Troy Schulte

February 4, 2022

We remember you my brother and we miss you very much.

Celeste Vitter Walch

February 11, 2007

My dearest Brother, You will be with us forever in your beautiful daughters. We will take wonderful care of them, no doubt..Give Paw Paw hugs and kisses for us and Michael will be so glad to have a partner to share his peanuts with. I will NEVER forget you. I LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. We never said it much but we both knew we loved each other soooo much. Love Your Sister Forever...

Tracie Moran

February 9, 2007

Dear Chemae,

It saddened me to hear of the passing of your brother, David. I am so sorry for your loss and those who lost a father. I will keep you and your family in my prayers today and the difficult times that are ahead of you. Hold tight your faith and call on our Lord to pull you thru when times are hard.

With much love and prayers to you and your family.

Stacey and Eddie Barker

February 8, 2007

To the entire Vitter family:
David was a wonderful man and had such a free-spirit about him. He always had a smile on his face, and that smile will be greatly missed by all that knew him. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. It saddens us that he is gone, but we also know that he is in a wonderful place. Love always,
Eddie, Stacey, Bailey and Brody Barker

Strawberry Festival Board

February 8, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Vitter family and friends. David was a great friend to us and will be deeply missed! He was an asset to the City of Ponchatoula.

Jason Joiner

February 8, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Vitter family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

CAROLYN JACKSON

February 8, 2007

My prayers are with the family. Carol and Mr Bobby if there is anything I can do Please let me know. God has another angel.

Leisa Ballard

February 8, 2007

I,m so sorry for your lost. Hope you will find peace with the LORD.
St Helena Sheriff Office

Ms. Tootie Doyle High School

February 7, 2007

Elizabeth & Melanie,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I'm just a phone call away.

Love Ya'll

Karen Delatte

February 7, 2007

The family, friends and co-workers of David Vitter is in my thoughts and prayers

Chaplain Ken Spivey A.P.S.O.

February 6, 2007

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time of great loss.

Ann Hotard

February 6, 2007

David will be missed by all....
I'll always have a part of him in our two daughters, Elizabeth and Melanie.
My prayers are with all the family.

Gary & Brenda Faulkner

February 6, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. May God bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Jennifer Giannobile Claunch

February 6, 2007

Lance,
I'm so sorry for your loss. David was a wonderful man. You and your family are in my prayers.

Sheila May-Duncan

February 6, 2007

Chemae, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joseph & Sylvia Wilson

February 6, 2007

Our deepest sympathy go out to you and your family during this difficult time. My husband and I met your husband a few months back.

Town of Livingston Police Department

February 6, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. He was an asset to his profession and will be greatly missed.

Randy Dufrene, Chief of Police

February 6, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. David was a wonderful person and Police Officer. We started our law enforcement careers together by attending the academy (POST) and then each getting elected Chief of Police at the same time and attending Chief's School together. David was a great person and will be missed greatly both personally and professional.

Buddy Morgan

February 6, 2007

the City of Ponchatoula has lost a good man.

Denise Sibley

February 6, 2007

Chemae,
I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Kelli Nolan

February 6, 2007

Chemae,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I miss you and love you dearly. I will continue to pray for you and your family through this very difficult time. I will always be here for you, so please don't hesitate to call me for anything!!
Miss you, Kelli Nolan

Tonya Aultman

February 6, 2007

Chemae,
Our hearts go out to you and your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Tonya Aultman, Evy Durbin and Kathy Goudeau

Jo Haddad

February 6, 2007

Chemae', I wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. Family and friends will help you get through this time of sorrow. Take care.

Mindy, Sydni, Aliesa and Tommy Brown

February 6, 2007

You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and the days that will follow. David was a great person and will be missed by so many. We know that there are no words to ease the heartache and pain you are all going through and pray that you all find comfort in the many wonderful memories David has left with each one of you. Keep them close to your hearts. We love you all.

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