TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for LEDET, WILLIAM "BILLY" AUGUSTINE 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: LandryÕs Funeral Home, Lafourche Parish, La.

Died: Thursday, June 5, 2014

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LEDET, WILLIAM "BILLY" AUGUSTINE 
(Died June 5, 2014)

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William ÒBillyÓ Augustine Ledet, 80 years old, a native and resident of 
Thibodaux, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2014. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 6, 2014 at LandryÕs Funeral Home from 
5:00 until 9:00 PM and at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, LA from 8:00 AM 
until funeral time on Saturday, June 7th. A Mass of Christian Burial will take 
place at 10:30 AM. 

Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. 

He was survived by his wife of 57 years, Ferdie Clement Ledet; sisters, Marie 
Prejeant and Carolyn Hayward; Children, Jimmy Ledet and Louise , Tessie Lupo 
and Kregg, Keith Ledet and Debbie; 7 Grandchildren, Matthew Ledet and Ashlee; 
Eric, Daniel, Emily, Hannah, Rebecca, and Krista Lupo, 4 Step-Grandchildren, 
Mileina Battaglia and Chuck, Heather Ledee and Ezra, Autumn Douglas and Randy 
and Amber Mangiaracina; and Great Grandchildren, Adam and Josephine Ledet; and 
Step Great-Grandchildren, Drake, Devin and Tevin Battaglia, Gabrielle and 
Isaiah Ledee, Riley and Jacob Douglas, Giovanni, Jeremiah and Joshua 
Mangiaracina and Faith Clavier. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvin and Lily Ledet; brothers, E.P. 
Ledet, Jr. and Henry Cooper and sisters Ruby Knobloch and Priscilla Ledet. 

He was a proud Veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Army. As a faithful 
St. Joseph parishioner, he sang in the choir for 55 years. He worked in the 
Thibodaux banking industry until his retirement. His real passion in life was 
sharing his artistic talent in many mediums as well as teaching. His artwork 
can be found throughout south Louisiana. He served as Band Booster President 
and devoutly followed the music program at E. D. White Catholic High School 
until his death. He was honored by many organizations for his service to the 
community. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to the E.D. White Catholic High drum line would 
be appreciated

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