Warren Joseph LeJeune, 73, of Welsh, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born to his late parents, Joseph and Beulah LeJeune on August 29, 1947 in Elton, LA. He enjoyed fishing, working outdoors, but most of all spending time with his grandchildren. He was a quiet, simple man, but loved by all that knew him. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1967-1971. He was a parishioner at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church for many years. Warren was a certified mechanic for Entergy for 32 years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carolyn LeJeune; one son, Jarred LeJeune (Elizabeth) of Youngsville; one son-in-law, Patrick Taylor; one brother, Charles LeJeune (Sandy) of Denham Springs; three sisters, Dolores Monteaux (James D.) of Baton Rouge, Geneva Billups (Michael) of Lake Charles, Bernadette Fontenot (Elwood) of Ville Platte; eight grandchildren, Reed Alexander, Marshall Alexander, Michael Taylor, Sam Taylor, John Taylor, Abigail Fontenot, Meredith Salley, and Charlie LeJeune; along with two great grandchildren, Oliver Alexander and Josiah Weldon.
Warren is preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica Dawn LeJeune Taylor; and one brother, Roy LeJeune.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church on Monday, August 23, 2021, at 11:00am, with Father Alan Trouille officiating. Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home in Welsh on Sunday, August 22, 2021, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, with a Rosary led by the Catholic Daughters at 7:00pm. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Monday, from 9:00am until the procession to the church. Burial will be at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Mausoleum.
The family would like to express their deepest thanks to Amedisys Hospice for their loving care.
Words of comfort may be shared with family at www.hixsonwelsh.com.
