Gerald A. LeBlanc

A prince among men, Gerald A. LeBlanc, Sr., a loving husband, father, paw-paw, Papi and friend to all who knew him, passed away on April 4, 2015 at 11:15am at Amber Terrance Assisted Living. Born in Port Arthur, TX. on August 31, 1923. A native of Jeanerette and resident of Baton Rouge, he enlisted in the Air Force during WWII. His service included the air offensive in Europe, Algeria, French Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily, Naples, Rome, Northern France and air combat Balkans. After his tour of duty he enrolled in LSU where he received a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He retired from Bernard and Burke with 37 years of service. He was a mentor and confidant to all lives that he touched. He lived his days with a humble attitude that was hidden behind a mask of superior intelligence. Never wavering or complaining, helping others and never asking for anything in return. He held a deep spiritual faith for the love of God that could only be witnessed through his actions for others. He was a master wood-worker. He truly loved doing remodeling work for family and friends. He was also an accomplished gardener and enjoyed sharing his abundant produce with anyone who might need. He is survived by his four children and their spouses, Jerry and Judy LeBlanc, JoAnn and Warren Cason, Jimmy and Kim LeBlanc and Judy Lynn and James Ray. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and spouses, Stacy and Byran Naquin, Nicole and Kevin Williams, Natalie LeBlanc, Damian and Jamie Lively, Scott and Shannon Cason, Kim and Derick Bundik, Justin LeBlanc, Slade and Katie LeBlanc, Ali and Ryan Bayham, Shannon and Tony Delhommer, Brittany and Hunter Heil, and Deanna Ray. Also survived by ten great-grandchildren, Cade, Taylor, Jordyn, Ryder, Madison, Alex, Eva, Briar, Jenna and Camdynn and brothers Charles and Leon LeBlanc. Prececed in death by his wife of 62 years, Stella Bossier LeBlanc, parents, Leonce and Anita Breaux LeBlanc, sisters Louise Baudry, Mary Ann Landry and Aimee Passeo and grandchildren, Angel and Christopher LeBlanc. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd on Monday, April 6, 2015 from 5:00 PM until 8:30 PM. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church from 9:30 AM until mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM officiate by Rev. Mike J. Moroney. Burial will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. A special thanks to Cardinal Hospice with a special thank you to Brenda Williams whose devoted tender and loving care put a smile on his face and a light in his eyes. Thanks to all the staff at Amber Terrace (nurses, aids, dining room attendants, activity director, Med Pass and many more) for the compassion and love you showed him. We can't say enough about all of you, the countless visits and checking on him. He is smiling down on all of you and saying, "I finally made it home." He enjoyed all the hugs and kisses from all of you and we will never forget each and every one of you. We will continue to visit the residents who we have enjoyed talking and visiting with as you have become our extended family. The life given to us is short but the memory of a well spent life is eternal. We recognize our own morality and are reminded that in the time we have on this earth what matters is not wealth, status, power or fame but rather how well we have loved.