Gibbons "Doc" J. Jeansonne

Gibbons “Doc” J. Jeansonne joined his beloved wife Joan Kaler Jeansonne in Heaven, Friday, December 12, 2014. Doc is a native of Plaucheville, La and has been a resident of Metairie, La for 70 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Rubie and Addis Jeansonne, Brother Gerard Jeansonne, Sister Mary Agnes Stephens, and Grand Daughter Elizabeth “BizzBuzz” Jeansonne.

Doc is survived by his sister Ruby Murray, his children; Denise Powers (Bruce), Donna Kolb (Daniel), Dianna Thibodeaux (David), David Jeansonne Sr. (Michele), and Debra Sigler (David). He is also survived by 10 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren.

Doc was a lifetime member of the Crescent City Radio Control Club (CCRCC), American Radio Relay League (ARRL), and the American Model Association (AMA). He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy in 1955 from Loyola University and went on to earn a Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Education from Loyola in 1982.

Doc was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved spending time and sharing meals with his family.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home on Veterans Memorial Blvd from 11 AM to 1 PM with a Mass at 1 PM. Interment to follow immediately after Mass at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie. Condolences may be expressed at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.