ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: LEONARD, AVERY "BUTCH" JOSEPH, SR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Thursday, December 12, 2013

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LEONARD, AVERY "BUTCH" JOSEPH, SR.
February 15, 1952 Ð December 12, 2013

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Avery "Butch" Joseph Leonard Sr., 61, a native of Plaquemine and a resident of 
Bayou L'Ourse unexpectedly passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Teche 
Regional Medical Center.

Butch is survived by his wife of over 23 years, Anita Freyoux Leonard; one 
daughter, Brandy Freyoux; one son, Avery "T Butch" Leonard Jr.; three sisters, 
Annabelle Falgout, Mary "Poochie" Daigle, and Fannie Leonard; two brothers, Jay 
"UJ" Leonard, and Leonard Aucoin; his father-in-law, Nolan Freyoux Sr.; two 
grandchildren, Claire and Noah Stansbury, whom he called his little squirrels; 
and his faithful companion (his dog), "Bo" Bocefus.

He joins in heaven, his father, Norman Leonard; his mother, Lillian Hebert 
Leonard; two brothers, Uhry Aucoin Sr. and Dalbas Hebert; and his mother-in-
law, Rose Ann Freyoux.

Butch was a dedicated, hardworking, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and 
friend. Butch was able to travel all over the United States as a pipeliner, a 
career he had for 43 years. 
Butch enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Butch touched many lives, and 
everyone who knew him was better for it. He will be missed by everyone.

A time of remembrance and reflection will be held Sunday, December 15, 2013 
from 6pm to 9pm at Hargrave Funeral Home. Hargrave will reopen Monday, December 
16, 2013 for visitation from 8am until time of services at 11am. 

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

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