Obituary of Brendan Michael Duplantis

Brendan Michael Duplantis, age 56, of Destin, Florida  passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

Brendan was born in Houma, Louisiana on March 31, 1968 to Camille Charles Duplantis III of Houma, LA and Emma Marion Haines Duplantis of San Bernardino, CA.  He graduated from South Terrebonne High School and Immediately enlisted in the Navy.  He married Terri Leblanc in 1993.

He served aboard the USS Spruance and USS Curts, two separate ships.  He was assigned to several different locations, such as San Diego, Japan, Philippines, Korea, and Thailand during the Gulf War.  Brendan volunteered to give his kidney to his sister Phyllis when she needed one during the latter months of his six-year military service.  She lived an additional 12 years because of his kidney donation.  Following their marriage, Terri and Brendan assisted in raising Terri's younger brother, Phillip Leblanc, and sister, Jeanne "NaNa" Leblanc, due to her sibling's mother passing away.  Brendan worked as a copier technician for CPC Solutions for the past 30 plus years.  He was a member of Hercules Mardi Gras Krewe in Houma, LA.

Terri and he enjoyed traveling and playing competitive board games.  Terri would constantly say that they were "foodies in training."  He was a loving caring husband to his wife Terri.  Brendan's childhood friends Michael Ferguson and Buddy Millet have been such a blessing.  Also Angelo Pearson was a cherished friend!  Together, they enjoyed playing a solid round of golf.

Brendan Michael Duplantis is survived by his wife, Terri Leblanc Duplantis; her mother, Janet Richard Leblanc; Terri's father, Joey Leblanc; parents, Camille Charles Duplantis III of Houma, Louisiana and Emma Marion Haines Duplantis of San Bernardino, California; sister, Michelle Duplantis Collins (John) of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; brother, Joel Haines Duplantis (Dorothee) of Katy, Texas; God children, Sydney Duplantis Martinez, Quinn James Duplantis, Alayna Duplantis and Annelise Duplantis;  nephews, Aaron Shapcotte (Marsha), Seth Richard (Ashley), Quinn James Duplantis; nieces, Stephanie Richard Jones (Hunter), Danielle Duplantis Morris (Josh), Sydney Duplantis Martinez (Shane), Shaylyn Duplantis, Annelise Duplantis and Alayna Duplantis; great-nephews, Chase Shapcotte, Ashton Morris, Braylen Jones, Josiah Morris, Karson Diggs, Zane Martinez, and Isaac Jones; great-nieces, Allie Borne (Zage), Hailey Shapcotte, Kennedie Martinez, Aurora Richard, Olive Jones, and Amelia Jones; great-niece, Lola Wallace; great-great nephew, Zaylen Savoie.  Along with many close cousins throughout the states.  He is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Phyllis Duplantis Shapcotte Blanchard; brother, Derel Baker Charles Duplantis; grandparents, Camille C. Duplantis, Jr. and wife Stella Sigur Duplantis of Houma and Nelson W. Haines and wife Hazel Nary Haines of California.

Dear Family and Friends, We invite you to join us in celebrating the life of our beloved Brendan Duplantis.  This will be a special time to share stories, laughter, and the memories that made Brendan so dear to all of us.  If you would like, feel free to bring a dish to share as we gather together in love and remembrance.  Your presence, whether through a meal or just a smile, will make the day even more meaningful.  Date: Saturday, January 25th in the Church cafeteria following Military Service, we look forward to being with you as we honor Brendan, With love and gratitude.



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