Jules Burton LeBlanc III

"Jules Burton LeBlanc, III, affectionately known as "Big Dad" to his grandchildren, was a life-long resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He battled Parkinson's Disease valiantly for fifteen years. Jules died on May 23, 2020 at the age of 74 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jules was born on June 10, 1945, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was the son of Jules Burton LeBlanc, Jr. and Hazel Margaret Butcher LeBlanc. He was named after his father and grandfather. Jules was a descendant of one of the oldest families in Louisiana. His Acadian ancestors settled in Saint Gabriel, Louisiana around 1750. Jules graduated from Catholic High School in Baton Rouge. He then attended Louisiana State University and LSU Law School. Along with a career practicing law, he was also a real estate developer in Baton Rouge. He developed Corporate Square, which included many office buildings, a retail mall and the tallest hotel in Baton Rouge, at the time. Jules advocated for the equality and fair treatment of minorities and the workers of Louisiana. He was a brilliant intellect who cared about his community. Jules loved to travel. Vacations with his children to the mountains and beach were an annual event. He had a special love for skiing in Aspen, Colorado. He also loved the water and boats. Jules spent many summers on Cape Cod. As a child, he attended Camp Namequoit and added sailing to the list of activities he mastered. Being active was important to Jules. He set an example of staying fit and eating healthy for his family. Jules enjoyed music and exposed his children to all types of music during his life. Sports was another passion of his. The only thing that would trump his LSU Tigers was watching his children compete in their respective sports. Jules had a deep love for his family. Whenever he met someone new, he did not waste a second before telling them about all of his children, his grandchildren and their many accomplishments. The only thing he loved more than his family was God. His family finds comfort that he is at eternal rest with Jesus. Jules is survived by his wife Lisa LeBlanc, her daughter Erin Freeman; his children, Jules Burton LeBlanc IV (Jean Ann), Jena LeBlanc Conway (Jeffrey), Amanda LeBlanc Manchester, and their mother, Nancy Chesson; his children, Christine LeBlanc Duarte (Robert), Jesse Robert LeBlanc (Kenley), and their mother Denise Bonin; his son, Taylor LeBlanc and his mother, Cynthia LeBlanc. He is also survived by his brothers, Roger Jean LeBlanc, Jesse Ernest LeBlanc II and Jay Paul LeBlanc. Jules has numerous grandchildren, nephews, nieces and their children mourning his loss. His parents, grandparents, sister Sally Ann LeBlanc Brinkley and his brother Robert DeSaix LeBlanc, predeceased him. A special thank you to the many churches across Baton Rouge and the country for keeping Jules in your prayers. Memorial services will be held at Jules' home church, First New Testament in Baton Rouge on Thursday, May 28. Visitation will commence at 10 am and the funeral service will begin at 11:30 am. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. To protect the safety of everyone who attends, the family requests that social distancing is practiced and that masks are worn. Rabenhorst Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory be made to First New Testament Church in Baton Rouge for their mission's program.