ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: MAYEUX, LEROY JOSEPH, SR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Slidell, La.

Died: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015

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MAYEUX, LEROY JOSEPH, SR.
September 19, 2015

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Leroy Joseph Mayeux, Sr.
Leroy, 95, went to his heavenly home to once again be with his beautiful bride 
of almost 70 years in the early morning hours of Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. 
He was surrounded by all of his children in his home. 

He was predeceased by his wife, Elise Sarrat Mayeux and their son Terry Louis 
Mayeux.

He is survived by 6 children: Leroy Mayeux, Jr., Janet Mayeux Walker, Linda Ann 
Mayeux, Michelle Marie Mayeux, Renee Ann Mayeux and Steve Mayeux. He also has 
left behind 19 grandchildren and 27 greatgrandchildre and 3 great great 
grandchildren.

He was born in Marksville, La. on September 9, 1920. He moved to New Orleans as 
a child and joined the U.S. Navy during II. After being severely wounded during 
the battle of Leyte Gulf, Philippines, he was sent to Mare Island Naval 
Hospital for rehabilitation. It was at that time that his soon to be wife took 
the train to the hospital where they married in 1945. He received the Purple 
Heart for his injury.
In more recent years he was a very active member of St. Luke's Church in 
Slidell, La. which was a very integral part of his life.

Psalms 16:6 Children's children are the crown of old men: and the glory of 
children are their fathers.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at 
St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 910 Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell, La. on 
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Visitation at the Church on Tuesday morning after 9:30 a.m.

Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu please make donations to the American Cancer Society or to St.Luke The 
Evangelist Church.

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