Dilan Duplessis Sr.

Dilan Duplessis Sr. obituary, Violet, LA

Dilan Duplessis Sr.

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Nov

15

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

First Asia Baptist Church

2418 Walkers Lane, Meraux, LA

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Nov

15

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

First Asia Baptist Church

2418 Walkers Lane, Meraux, LA

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Dilan Duplessis Sr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 11, 2025.
Dilan Giavon Duplessis Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 27, 2025. He was the loving husband of Melanie Roberts Duplessis. He was born in New Orleans to the late James Washington Jr. and Martha King Anderson (Juarry). He was the father of Adylla Duplessis, Gregory Domino III, Dilan Duplessis Jr., Milan Duplessis, and Sanaya Young. His siblings are Dwanna Duplessis, Bianca Duplessis Lindsey, James Duplessis III, Damian Green, Althila Watson, Corey Green, Lois Major (Kevin), and the late Alvin Duplessis Jr. (Amy), Kathy Polly (Eugene), and Michelle Campbell (Sherman). He was the grandson of Eddie and Ernestine King Sr. and James Washington Sr. and Agnes Encalade and the grandfather of Brandon Young Jr. He also leaves to cherish a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Reverend George Johnson Sr. at Second Baptist Church. He later joined First Asia Baptist Church. He loved playing the drums in various churches. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service honoring his life at First Asia Baptist Church, 2418 Walkers Lane, Meraux, LA 70075 on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Visitation from 9-10 AM; Funeral Service 10:00 AM. Bishop Carlton Campbell, officiating.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

15

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

First Asia Baptist Church

2418 Walkers Lane, Meraux, LA

Send Flowers

Nov

15

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

First Asia Baptist Church

2418 Walkers Lane, Meraux, LA

Send Flowers