In Loving Memory
Gary Wayne LaPoint
5/22/1960 — 7/10/2014
Claybar-Funeral-Home
A Life Remembered
Obituary
Gary “Bubba” Wayne LaPoint, 54, of Bridge City, passed away on July 11, 2014, at his residence after a brief battle with cancer.
Graveside services and burial will be at 2:00PM Sunday, July 13, 2014, at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00AM-1:00PM, Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Orange, on May 22, 1960, he was the son of Wilbert Joseph LaPoint and Marie (Clark) LaPoint. Gary was a welder by trade and worked construction. He served in the US Navy, was an avid Harley Davidson motorcycle rider, a NASCAR fan, and a devoted father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond Joseph LaPoint; wife, Mercy Menard LaPoint; father, Wilbert LaPoint.
He is survived by his mother, Marie LaPoint; son, Jeffrey LaPoint and wife Amanda; granddaughter, MaKenna Cheyenne LaPoint; brother, Kenneth LaPoint and wife Stephanie; sisters, Debby LaPoint Primeaux, Dianna Jones and husband Buddy, Donna Reid, and Darlene Harrison.
Graveside services and burial will be at 2:00PM Sunday, July 13, 2014, at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00AM-1:00PM, Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Orange, on May 22, 1960, he was the son of Wilbert Joseph LaPoint and Marie (Clark) LaPoint. Gary was a welder by trade and worked construction. He served in the US Navy, was an avid Harley Davidson motorcycle rider, a NASCAR fan, and a devoted father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond Joseph LaPoint; wife, Mercy Menard LaPoint; father, Wilbert LaPoint.
He is survived by his mother, Marie LaPoint; son, Jeffrey LaPoint and wife Amanda; granddaughter, MaKenna Cheyenne LaPoint; brother, Kenneth LaPoint and wife Stephanie; sisters, Debby LaPoint Primeaux, Dianna Jones and husband Buddy, Donna Reid, and Darlene Harrison.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Visitation
Sunday, July 13, 2014 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Claybar Funeral Home - Bridge City, 800 Highland Drive, Bridge City, 77611
Graveside Service
Sunday, July 13, 2014 · 2:00 PM
St Mary Catholic Church, 912 West Cherry Avenue, Orange, 77630
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Claybar Funeral Home
July 13, 2014
Claybar Funeral Homes created a Tribute Video in memory of Gary Wayne LaPoint
Peggy Harrington
July 12, 2014
It is with sad hearts that we learn of the passing of our dear friend Gary. His spirit was endearing to all who were fortunate to have come in contact with him. He loved the Lord, his country and his motorcycle just to name a few. Keep on Riding dear friend. Wishing the family peace and comfort as they deal with their loss. Ronald and Peggy Harrington
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