ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: LEDET, SHELDON M. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Franklin Banner-Tribune, Morgan City Daily Review; St. Mary Parish, La. 

Published: 24 July 2012

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LEDET, SHELDON M. 

Sheldon M. Ledet, 74, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, passed away Sunday, 
July 22, 2012.

Sheldon will be remembered, cherished and missed. He was a veteran of the 
United States Army and a member of several local community organizations 
throughout his life. His service to his country and community continued with 
countless hours of volunteer work during times of disaster, aid to those in 
need, as well as to our military when our national guard was mobilized.

Sheldon was a dedicated and valued member of the business community for more 
than four decades. During such time, not only did he help enrich the lives of 
his customers through personal customer service, but also had his hand on the 
pulse of Morgan City and did what he could to make the town a better place to 
live.

He will be deeply missed by his many friends and relatives alike. His 
infectious and charismatic laugh will endure forever in the hearts, minds, and 
memories of all who knew him. He enjoyed his work, loved his customers, and 
cherished every moment he was able to share with all.

He was a devoted and dedicated father and husband. He understood the value of 
family, sacrifice, forgiveness, love, and hope. He instilled those values in 
his family. He was a man of conviction and integrity only wanting to do what 
was right and good. He believed in tradition and value and lived by these 
codes. He was a true fighter all the way to the end. A true son of God by 
action, thought, and word.

Survivors include his ever beloved Marie, who brought much joy and laughter to 
his life; three children, Dawn L. Ladner and husband Phil of Trinidad, Colo., 
Freddie P. Ledet II of Morgan City, and Phillip K. Ledet and wife Tammy of 
Lafayette; five grandchildren, Ashley N. Whitewing, Jeramy M. LeCompte and wife 
Kori, Blain M. Ledet, Kaitlyn Ledet and Caleb Ledet; and three stepchildren, 
Clay Daigle of Lafayette, Billie Landry and husband Francis of Morgan City, and 
Penny Dugas and husband Casey of Lafayette. He is also survived by countless 
nieces, nephews and godchildren.

Sheldon was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Ceciel Ledet; his 
wife, Gracie D. Ledet; three brothers, Gail F. Ledet, Kent P. Ledet and Dave 
Javins; and one sister-in-law, Terry Gaudet.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at noon Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be held 6-9 p.m. today, Tuesday, 
July 24, 2012, at Twin City Funeral Home. Visitation will resume 8-11:30 a.m. 
on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Sheldon will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.

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