ABEL LE BLANC, JR. Obituary: Terrebonne Parish, La.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Houma Courier, Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La.

30 Dec 2004

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December 28. 2004 12:38PM

Abel LeBlanc, Jr.					[Photo]

Abel John LeBlanc Jr., 84, a native of Larose and a resident of Gibson for the 
past 51 years, died in his home at 4:55 p.m. Christmas Day surrounded by his 
family.

Visitation will be from 9 to funeral time Wednesday at St. Patrick Church in 
Gibson. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in the 
church mausoleum. The family will gather at Gibson Baptist Church after the 
service. Food and refreshments will be provided. Pastor John Williams is the 
Chaplain for Southern Care Hospice Services.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Annabelle Arceneaux LeBlanc; five 
daughters, Juanita, Jean, JoAnn, Julie and Joyce; four sons, John, Jeffrey, 
Jesse and James; 51 grandchildren; and 54 great-grandchildren. There are 187 
people in his immediate family, along with countless relatives, friends and 
acquaintances, who are mourning his passing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel Sr. and Valerie Acosta LeBlanc; 
his brother, Alvin; two sisters, Thelma and Wilma; his son, Jay; and his 
daughter, Jeanette.

He served his country in World War II fighting in the Pacific area. A beloved 
story-teller, he fascinated and entertained generations of children with his 
stories of the war.

He worked six-and-six for Texaco for 20 years as a pile driver, a cook and a 
pusher on a derrick barge. On his six days off, with the help of his children, 
their friends and their many cousins, he raised cattle, as well as sugar cane 
for a time on his 90 acres in Gibson. There were always horse, ponies and 
tractors to ride. His farm was home to countless nieces and nephews, and to all 
of his children's friends who were willing and anxious to experience farm life. 
For all of us who had the privilege of knowing him, he has left behind a legacy 
of love and happy memories.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Southern Care Hospice Services: 
1234 St. Charles St., Suite B, Houma, LA 70360.