Lonnie James Dupont

Service for Lonnie James Dupont will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church, Simmesport, on Thursday, June 14, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. James Nellikunnel officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Visitation at Escude Funeral Home, Simmesport, on Wednesday, June 13, was from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visitation resumes at the funeral home on Thursday from 9 a.m. until service. Lonnie, 51, of Simmesport, died Monday, June 11, 2007, at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. Lonnie was employed as a senior auditor 2 with the Louisiana Office of Legislative Auditor. He began his career with the Office of Legislative Auditor in October 1977 as a staff auditor. During his 30-year career, he performed various financial and compliance audits, performance audits and investigative audits throughout the state. A certified public accountant, Lonnie was also a certified fraud examiner and a competent toastmaster. He was a member of the Public Funds Examiner Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Christ the King Council. Survivors include his wife, Claire S. Dupont of Simmesport; father and mother, Merlin and Lula Belle Dupont of Simmesport; two sons, Richard Dupont and fiancée Sarah Bordelon of Prairieville, and Michael Dupont of Simmesport and friend Chandler Debetaz of Batchelor; four brothers, Perry Dupont of Simmesport, Bruce Dupont of Pollock, Wayne Dupont of Fifth Ward and Barry Dupont of Simmesport; sister, Cathy Lemoine of Belledeau; two sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Perry Dupont, Bruce Dupont, Wayne Dupont, Barry Dupont, Tommy Maddie and Jason Duet. Crossbearer will be Chase Dupont. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lonnie's name to the American Cancer Society.