Hayes "Kip" Duplantis Iii

Hayes "Kip" Duplantis III, 62, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Kip was born September 28, 1960 to the late Hayes and Patricia "Marie" Duplantis. He enjoyed fishing and watching sports, especially football. Kip served as a Marine and attended 7th & Mueller Church Of Christ. Kip is preceded in death by his parents; chosen mother, Norma Addison; brother, Michael Duplantis; sister, Anna Ricks; and niece, Mary Firman.

Left to cherish his memories are his chosen father, John Addison; step mother, Pearle Hoda; mother of his child, Dianna Miller; son, Hayes Duplantis IV; sisters, Meri(Tommy) Blankenship and Robin Firman; brothers, Dan (Debbie) Duplantis and Jan (Jill) Duplantis;and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 10-11am at Heath Funeral Home. The funeral will begin at 11am with Larry McFadden officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery.