Funeral services for Terry Ray LaFiette, age 60 of Ruston, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 1, 2026 at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston, LA with Rev. Paul Watts and Rev. Stephen Nutt officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.
Terry Ray LaFiette was born on February 21, 1966 in Shreveport, LA to Doris Erick LaFiette and Joe B. LaFiette and he passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 in Ruston, LA. Terry resided in Ruston for most of his life. He worked at Green Clinic in Ruston for many years and was an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Terry was a graduate of Ruston High School and briefly attended LA Tech University. He enjoyed his community at Emmanuel Baptist Church and was faithful in his attendance anytime the doors were open. Terry was always ready to drink a Coke and visit any restaurant. He was an avid fan of the LA Tech Bulldogs, NASCAR, and Buddy Ball. Terry was genuinely kind, caring, and appreciative of any and everything his friends did for him.
Terry was preceded in death by this parents, Joe and Doris Lafiette; and his grandparents, Fred and Elvira Erick. He is survived by his brother, Robert LaFiette and wife Linda; nephew, Bryan and wife Ressa, and their children, Peyton and Naomi; niece, Sherry Mandel and husband Adam, and her children, Andrew Betts and Anthony Betts.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time Friday, May 1, 2026 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston.
