Douglas J. LeBlanc, Jr., known as quotJr. LeBlancquot, 61, of Groves, Texas passed away on July 24, 2011 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Groves. He was born August 12, 1949 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Douglas J. Sr. and Victoria Milazzo LeBlanc. Jr. was a pass employee of Texaco Refinery, where he worked in the grease plant for 14 years. Then he went to work for Taylor Metal Works as a sheet metal worker for 24 years. He just recently retired in February. He served his country proudly in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict.He is survived by his twin daughters, Charisa LeBlanc Chatelain and husband John of Nederland and Theresa LeBlanc Faulk and husband Shaun of Groves two sisters, Cindy LeBlanc Graffio and husband Joe of Groves and Charmain LeBlanc Taylor and husband Tommy of Groves one granddaughter, Abigayle quotAbbeyquot Chatelain of Nederland and several nieces and nephews.Serving as pallbearers are Caine Afinowicz, Jimbo Butuad, Dan Hebert, Paxton Sassine, George Bucklin, and Brett Sensat.He will truly be missed by his family and friends. The family would like to especially thank Susie MacMurtrie, Peggy Garvin, Paxton Sassine, Barbara Holt, Sheila Brooks, and David Castenetta, also the Compassionate Care Hospice team and Magnolia Manor for making our family feel very special at this difficult time.A gathering of family and friends will be held at Melancon39s Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H in Nederland from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2011 at St. Joseph39s Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Father Stephen McCrate officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.
Condolences
Alice Dell White Bodin
December 26, 2011
Cynthia and Charmaine, I have forever remembered Douglas fondly. Love, Alice Dell
Judy Pace Landry
July 27, 2011
Douglas "Jr." Joseph LeBlanc
Derek And Monique Breaux
July 27, 2011
we are so sorry for the loss of yalls father. he was a great man and will be missed very much.i used to always look forward to him walking into crawdads and especially when we would see him sitting by the door at the boudain hut. he will be greatly missed, but know that he is in a better place.may GOD wrap his loving arms around you two girls and the family in this time of need. GOD BLESS.
Randy And Nellie Chance
July 27, 2011
Cynthia, we are so sorry to hear of Juniors passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We have fond memories growing up in the neighborhood. We will not be able to be with you at this time, but will contact you when we get back..Love you,Randy and Nellie
Jenny Quotledouxquot Cameron
July 26, 2011
Junior will truly be missed as a long time friend of my entire family, he never failed to bring a smile into any room he entered, I just know he is two stepping in heaven.. sending sympathy from our hearts to yours. the entire Lee LeDoux Family
Peggy Garvin
July 26, 2011
Junior was a very good friend and confidant I will truely miss him. May his suffering and pain be to rest and his peace and happiness be in heaven. Love him and his family and daughters.
Quotsamquot
July 26, 2011
Charisa and Theresa, Junior was one of our favorite quotdancingquot friends. He will truly be missed by all of us. May Gods peace and comfort be with you and your family in your time of grief for the loss of your beloved father. Dennis and quotSamquot