Horace John Lafanette , 72, departed this life on Monday, July 20, 2020, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA. He was born September 11, 1947, Leroy Lafanatte and Mary Sonnier Lafanette in Lake Charles, LA.  He worked in the construction field as a pipefitter until his retirement.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Brenda Coleman Lafanette of Lake Charles, LA; his children, Alexis (Peter) Lafanette Gibson and Anthony (Claudine) Lafanette both of Lake Charles, LA and Tamla Lafanette of Houston, TX; his sisters, Shirley Howard of Leesville, LA, Patricia Lafanette Key of Houston, TX and Barbara Lafanette Allison of Lake Charles, LA; one brother, Arthur (Princess) Fontenot of Lake Charles, LA; 10 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Mary Lafanette, one brother, Harvey Lafanette and two sisters, Betty Howard Ross and Beverly Lafanette.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 25 ^, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., at King's Funeral Home.

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