Jessie J. LeBlanc

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, June 29, 2022

JEANERETTE—A Christian burial was conducted for Jessie J. LeBlanc, 82, on Monday, June 27, 2022. A private entombment took place at St. John the Evangelist Mausoleum.

A native and lifelong resident of Jeanerette, Jessie J. LeBlanc passed away at 3:44 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Consolata Nursing Home.

Jessie was a man of many talents. He could repair anything or if need be, he would fashion a new item that he was working on.

He loved his family dearly, he even enjoyed cooking for them. He also enjoyed raising vegetables in his garden and was known for the huge tomatoes he grew.

Jessie is survived by his wife of 63 years, Florine Anderson LeBlanc; his four children, Jason LeBlanc (Rachel), Donna Schilling (Gary), Tina Becnel (Bill) and Detra Buteau (Steve); three sisters, Audrey Horn, Mary Schilling (Jimmy) and April Cranche (Ray); ten grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Vernice, and Mildred Legnon LeBlanc; two sons, Wade LeBlanc and Kevin LeBlanc; and two siblings, Donald LeBlanc and Vernice LeBlanc Jr.

The family would like to thank the Staff of Consolata Nursing Home for the kindness and care they shared.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org.

David Funeral Home of Jeanerette, 400 Provost St., 276-5151, is in charge of the arrangements.