ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: HENRY, LELAND JOHN 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Saturday, December 24, 2011

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HENRY, LELAND JOHN 
June 19, 1928 - December 24, 2011

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Leland Henry a long time resident of Morgan City and current resident of Belle 
River passed away at his residents surrounded by his loving family at the age 
of 83.

Leland was a faithful member of Holy Cross Parish where he served on the Parish 
Council, Finance Committee, and was a member of the Holy Cross Choir. Leland 
was a lifetime member of the 3rd and 4th degree Knights of Columbus, as a 
knight he served as treasurer and Grand Knight. 
As a member of the St. Mary Parish AARP Leland served as Treasurer, was on the 
board of directors, and the scholarship committee. 
Leland was the co-owner of MC Machine Works for 30 years and a 20 year employee 
of Whitney National Bank.

Leland is survived by his daughter Debbie H. Arceneaux, his son-in-law Roger 
"Ace" Arceneaux. One grandson John Arceneaux and his wife Danielle, two great- 
grandchildren Katie and Jesse Arceneaux. A sister-in-law Sherrel Landry and her 
husband Lonnie, 2 nieces Kristi Benninghoff and her husband Glenn, Hope Cowart 
and her husband David, one great nephew Peyton and one great niece Morgan, 2 
cousin, Molly Gros and Chester Pipsair. And a host of relatives, friends, and 
co-workers.

Leland was preceded in death by his wife Alberta G. Henry, his parents Leonie 
and Agnes Henry, one grandson Marcus Shelby Arceneaux, one brother Robert 
Henry, and his mother and father-in-law Shelby and Mae Gros.

Visitation will be held at Hargrave Funeral Home Monday December 26, 2011 from 
6:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Visitation will resume Tuesday December 27, 2011 at 
Holy Cross Catholic Church beginning at 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM
A mass of Christian Burial will held at Holy Cross Catholic Church at 1:00 PM. 
Leland will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Mausoleum.

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