Robert Joseph LeBlanc

God blessed Joe with a fascinating life journey. He served his country with honor and courage in the U.S. Navy Seabees during the Korean Conflict. Upon return to civilian life he joined the Baton Rouge Police Department as a Patrolman, but later was elevated to the Louisiana State Police and served as a body-guard at the state mansion. In 1970 he moved to Houston where he met his soulmate and best friend, Patricia Tierney LeBlanc.

He eagerly participated in all phases of the performing arts, having played roles in movies, television, theater and modeling. However, his passion was performing with his trumpet in numerous Rhythm and Blues bands.

Although a proud graduate of Sam Houston State University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice, Joe was an avid life-long fan of LSU Tigers football. He was a member of the EO chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon.

He was predeceased by his parents, son James, infant son Patrick, brother Ruffin LeBlanc, sister Daisy Borne (Roger), sister Kitty Dispenza (Lawrence), and brother Bert LeBlanc (Kathryn).

Joe is survived by his devoted wife Patricia, beloved daughter Jennifer Elise Ogden, “son-in-love” John P. Ogden, cherished grandchildren, John Robert Ogden and Kaitlyn Elise Ogden, and his talented son, Robert Joseph, Jr. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Ione LeBlanc, Rebecca Roark (Richard), Sarah Jenkins (Mark), Barbara Cooke (David), Kathryn Secrest, and brother- in -law Stephen Tierney (Debbie). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. His life was enriched by all who knew him.

Pallbearers include John Ogden, Mark Jenkins, Cameron Scott, Richard Roark, Thomas Roark, and Terry Kaminski.

The family especially thanks Blandina Sison, M.D., Clifford Kitten, M.D. and Vantage Hospice for his medical care.

Visitation, Rosary and Vigil services will be August 2 at American Heritage Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Maynard Parangan on August 3, 11:00 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2730 Nelwood Drive. Interment will follow at 12:30 PM at Houston National Cemetery.