John “JD” Hayward Dupont, 63

John “JD” Hayward Dupont, 63, died peacefully at the VA Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky, on August 26, 2015, after a courageous fight against pulmonary fibrosis.

His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

JD was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana, on November 14, 1951, to Hayward and Victa Dupont who preceded him in death. He honorably served our country in Vietnam and worked as an IBEW electrician. JD loved animals and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.

JD is survived by his wife and soul mate, Joanie Cassell of Santa Claus; his children, Karen (David) Dupont Frank, Leann (Jon) Dupont Pease, and John (Nicole) Dupont; sisters Elaine Hatcher, Marguerite (Wade) Adams and Linda (Owen) Boothe; and six beautiful grandchildren.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 29, at 10 a.m. CST at St. Nicholas Church in Santa Claus with Fr. John Brosmer officiating.

Visitation will be at the church on Friday, August 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. and one hour prior to the Mass on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Parish or to the humane society of your choice.
Fuller Funeral Home in Dale is handling the arrangements.