John is preceded in death by his parents, John Eldridge and Gloria Catherine LeBlanc.
John was a loving dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. To know John was to know love, laughter, compassion, and commitment. He will always be remembered by his wife, Gayle LeBlanc, his son John Eulis and his wife, Courtney LeBlanc, and his 3 grandchildren, John Jeffrey, Lilly Grace, and Zoey Ann Jubilee. John is survived by his 3 siblings, Violetta LeBlanc of Oakland, California, Billy LeBlanc and his wife Dora, along with their 4 kids, Tyeska and her daughter Sophia and 2 sons Moe and Trinity, Kashief, Shawru, and Billy of Fresno, California, Cynthia Clark and her husband Dennis Clark of Madera, California. His 2 sister-in-laws, Therese Moss and Brenda Riddlesprigger. John is also survived by his nephews Bryan LeBlanc and his wife, Heidi, along with their 3 kids, Brittney, Bryana and her daughter Audrey, and Bryan, David Riddlesprigger of Florida, Pat Riddlesprigger and his wife, Cathy, along with their 3 girls, Mariah and Giannis, along with their 3 kids, Liam, Maverick, and Eva, Makayla and her daughter Zaveah, and Maya, Nile Stewart and his wife, Mackenzie, along with their 2 kids, Violet and Kai, as well as a host of other family members and friends.
John served in the Army for 3 years and the Army Reserve for 3 years, when asked what he did, he would always say, “If I told you I would have to kill you”, as the work he was assigned was classified “Top Secret”. So no one asked twice. John received a National Defense Medal for being a sharp shooter. John worked for the County of Fresno as a Warehouse supervisor making sure the Fresno area got all their needed supplies for over 25 years. Then another 5 years as a Social Services supervisor before he retired. Prior to working for the County of Fresno, John worked as a cabinet maker and was great working with wood, as he could build anything. He collected and loved DC/ Marvel comic books and could tell you the history behind all the super heroes. John was Catholic and planned on becoming a monk, until he went to the beach and saw all the beautiful sights. Many years later he joined Saints Community and became Head Deacon. This was John’s most cherished duty, working around the church. During these years, when anyone called and asked where he was, the answer was always, he is at church doing something. John’s greatest joy was being with family.
John leaves behind his spirit of love, strength, courage, dedication, and commitment. To always treat others the way you would want to be treated. Knowing we all are works in progress. So as you start tomorrow without John, please choose to love each other unconditionally.
Visitation for John will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Saints Community Church of God In Christ, 3740 Ashlan Ave, Fresno, CA 93726, followed by a committal service at Fresno Memorial Gardens, 175 S Cornelia Ave, Fresno, CA 93706.
