Bruce Allen Daigle

Bruce Allen Daigle 61, of Plain Dealing, LA passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, after a brief illness.
A visitation will be held from 5:00-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Osborn Funeral Home with a funeral service beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Alan Crump of the Republican Baptist Church will officiate.
Mr. Daigle was a native of Terrytown, LA and a resident of Plain Dealing for the past 11 years. He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Bruce was a 1980 graduate of Brother Martin High School (New Orleans) and the University of La. Monroe where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1986 and master's degree in 1988. He coached at River Oaks School, Cedar Creek School, West Monroe High School, Livingston High School, Bernice High School, and Northeast La. University. He was an All-American Defensive back at ULM (1982-83) for Heisman Trophy winner, John David Crow and longtime coach, Pat Collins. While coaching at Northeast La. University, the Indians were the 1987 National Champions. He taught at Huntington High School and was their administrative assistant. Bruce was Interim Principal at Fair Park High School (2004), Principal of Fair Park High School (2005,2014), Principal of Northwood High School (2008), Supervisor Area Director of School Performance, and Director of Transportation. After retirement, he enjoyed more time talking with dad, being with family, painting and relaxing with his family as well as his two favorite dogs and a cup of coffee.
Mr. Daigle was preceded in death by his mom, Grace Daigle; maternal grandparents, Mary Cadealia and Austin Hickenbotham and paternal grandparents, Paulina and Lawrence Daigle, Sr. Bruce is survived by his wife, Ginger; father, Lawrence J. Daigle, Jr.; daughter, Josie Daigle Alderman (George); sons, Hunter Daigle and stepson, Andy Stevens (Allison); grandchildren, Ethan and Allie Alderman and Sawyer Stevens; sister, Lori Daigle (Liz Barnez); niece, Haley Daigle; nephew, Robert Herman and cousins Judy Ragas (Jerry) and numerous others.
The family requests that memorials be made in lieu of flowers to Saint Jude Children's Hospital, Salvation Army, Boys and Girls Club, Holy Angels, or to the charity of your choice.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. T. Lamar Goree, Mr. Keith Burton, and the entire Caddo Schools family as well as prior students, mentors and friends that helped his success along the way. Because of you, my family is who we are today.