William (Pete) John LaFitte, Jr., 74 of Laurel, MS passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the Laurelwood Community Living Center in Laurel, MS. He was born Sunday, February 29, 1948 in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana.

He was a retired electrician from Masonite, where he worked for over 30 years retiring in 2012. He loved to travel, especially cruises in the Caribbean. He loved animals especially his Chihuahua ReRe, and he raised tumbler pigeons as a hobby. He was a long time Red Cross volunteer in Laurel, MS. He assisted anyone in need in the Glade Community for over 48 years.

He was preceded in death by his father, William LaFitte; his mother, Bernice Mosely Jackson.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Donna Blackwell LaFitte; his son, Trey LaFitte (Amanda); his daughter, Nicole Gann (Charles); his brother, Johnny LaFitte; his sisters, Vickie LaFitte Wood and Debi Hardin; and his granddaughter, Maloree LaFitte.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com

Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-477-3797