The Honorable Judge Leonard James Giblin, Jr.

1941 ∼ 2021

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The Honorable Judge Leonard James Giblin, Jr., 80, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on January 13, 1941 to Leonard James Giblin, Sr. and Laudy Bodin Giblin.

Leonard was a lifelong area resident and member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches.

Leonard began his career in the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office. He later was 1st Assistant District Attorney. He successfully ran for Jefferson County Judge and ended his career spending 25 years as a State District Criminal Judge of the 252nd Court.

A visitation for family and friends will begin at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches. A Memorial Mass will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church with Reverend Jim McClintock and Reverend J.C. Coon officiating.

Leonard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Diane Giblin of Port Arthur, Texas, daughters, Gina Giblin of Dallas, Texas and Julie Gauthier and husband Blake of Port Neches, Texas, son, Dr. Leonard Giblin, III of Galveston, Texas, grandchildren, Jake Gauthier and Claire Gauthier and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Maxine Dengler.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests friends wishing to make memorial contributions send them to: CASA Southeast Texas (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), 2449 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77702 or Humane Society of Southeast Texas, 2050 Spindletop Avenue, Beaumont, Texas, 77705.

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Anonymous October 3, 2021

I'm so sorry to hear the loss of Judge Giblin. Mrs. Giblin, Trey, Gina, and Julie you will be in our prayers. I graduated with Trey and grew up a couple houses down. We were good friends in school and hung out together. The times I would go over to their home, Judge Giblin was always very personable and he liked to kid around with me. He is at home with the Lord now and wouldn't come back if he could. It is a beautiful and peaceful place. Prayers and peace for the family. Your Friend, Ken Reed

Anonymous October 1, 2021

Our sincerest condolences to the family of Judge Leonard Giblin. We know how loved he was by all who knew and worked with him. We are praying for you all. Mark & Beryl Miller

Anonymous October 1, 2021

Judge Giblin was a wonderful friend to our father, Judge Plessala and we mourn the tremendous loss to his family and the community. I greatly appreciated his support of our father personally and professionally. He was always there to lend a hand and a laugh. He will be tremendously missed by all that knew him. Connie Plessala Swain Gatlinburg, TN

Anonymous September 30, 2021

I had the misfortune to stand before him in his court room and it ended badly for me. He gave me several chances to "get it right" and I just kept testing him. He finally hammered me pretty hard and you know what, I deserved it. Later in life I met him in a restaurant and he was just the nicest man you ever wanted to meet. I'm sad to know the world is without him now. It won't be as good of a place.

Anonymous September 30, 2021

Jan Krocker, Senior Judge My sincerest condolences to Judge Giblin's family and friends. I am saying prayers for you. We were fortunate in Harris County that Judge Giblin chose to preside as a Visiting Judge in our courts. He was a great person and a great judge. He will be missed in the judiciary.

Anonymous September 29, 2021

Good friend for seventy years.I have so many great memories of our early years. He was always the same. My prayers go to family,he will always be remembered as a great person.

Anonymous September 28, 2021

We have lost a very good man with his passing. He touched so many lives and will be remembered as a wonderful person, a loyal friend, a fair and honest Judge, a caring father and grandfather, and the beloved husband of my close family friend Diane. Rest in peace Len, you will be missed. Jan Ann Certa Frederick

Anonymous September 27, 2021

Praying for the repose of Judge Giblin's soul and comfort for his family. He and Mrs. Giblin raised their daughter Julie right. I have had the privilege of serving alongside her for TEPSA and getting to know her beautiful family. This April we visited PNG and the look of pure pride and joy in her parents' faces was priceless. Praying for the entire Giblin family during this challenging time. 🙏🏽

Anonymous September 27, 2021

So very sorry for your loss. I had the privilege to know Leonard and Diane for many years. I first met him as a volunteer for his first campaign. Later, my husband Melvin and I enjoyed and shared his love for his family and friends, his dedication to the law and his wonderful wit, sense of humor and fun.