Lonnie Dupont

Services for Lonnie James Dupont will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church, Simmesport on Thursdsay, June 14, 2007 at 11 a.m. with Father James Nellikunnel officiating. Burial will be in Christ the King Cemetery, Simmesport under the direction of Escude Funeral Home. Lonnie, 51, of Simmesport, died Monday, June 11, 2007 at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. Lonnie was employed as a Senior Auditor 2 with the Louisiana State Office of Legislative Auditor. He began his career with Office of Legislative auditor in October of 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 Chapter. Survivors include his wife, Claire S. Dupont of Simmesport; father and mother, Merlin and Lula Belle Dupont of Simmesport; two sons, Richard Dupont and Fiancee Sarah Bordelon of Prairieville; 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; one sister, Cathy Lemoine of Belledeau; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Escude Funeral Home, Simmesport on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Thursday, June 14, 2007 from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Pallbearers will be Perry Dupont, Bruce Dupont, Wayne Dupont, Barry Dupont, Tommy Maddie and Jason Duet. Crossbearer will be Chase Dupont. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lonnie's name to the American Cancer Society.