Tyrone Duplessis

Tyrone Duplessis, a running back for Louisiana Tech University, departed this life on Thursday, February 2, 2012 in Ruston, La. Loving son of George, II and Mary Duplessis. Brother of George Duplessis, III and Leronisha Dixon. Uncle of Traeyion and Trae Williams. Grandson of Lola Duplessis and the late George Duplessis, Sr., Joseph and Ruth Dixon. Great grandson of the late Florence Raymond. Nephew of the late Deon Dixon and Tyrone Duplessis. Fianc of Kawana Lloyd. Godfather of Miguel Bright, Kendriana Gordon and Reginald Patterson, Jr. God brother of Reginald Lee; also survived by 6 aunts, 7 uncles, and a host of cousins and friends. Age: 21 years a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Gretna, La. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Homegoing Celebration at L. B. Landry High School Auditorium, 1200 L. B. Landry Ave., New Orleans, La. on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 11:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the auditorium. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery- Avondale, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La.