Dustin Lee Root

Published 1:54 pm Monday, June 4, 2018

Dustin Lee Root passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018, in Baton Rouge.

Dustin Lee Root

He was 30, a native of LaPlace and a resident of Gonzales.

Dustin graduated in 2005 from East St. John High School, graduated in 2012 from LSU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and was employed by the Professional Fire Fighter’s Association of Louisiana.

Dustin was the beloved son of Thomas “Chip” W. Root Jr. and Donna Lambert Vicknair (Stephen); grandson of Kenneth and Theresa Lambert, Thomas “Bill” Root Sr. (Faye) and Betty Spence; and nephew of Douglas Lambert (Penny), Paula Lambert Pfister (Jerry), Tammie Root Sharpe (George) and Jeremy Root (Amanda).

He is also survived by many cousins, friends and best friend and loyal canine companion, Oreo.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1550 Highway 44 in Reserve on Thursday, June 7 at 11 a.m.

Visitation is at the church from 9 to 11 a.m. Interment is in St. Peter Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Millet-Guidry Funeral Home.

To view or sign the online guest book, visit milletguidry.com.