Leonard was a proud member of the St. Theodore Catholic Church. He worked diligently in his younger years as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry, specifically for R&R and Turner Industries. He was known for always scratching his hard hat while at work, a trait he used to pretend that he didn't know what a coworker was talking about while working. Everyone always got a good laugh at it. Known by many in Moss Bluff, Leonard was a unique individual who could often be seen walking the streets of his hometown. In 1975, Leonard graduated from Sam Houston High School. In his later years, Leonard would play softball league with siblings and cousins. His team was known as D&S Truckers. A year ago, Leonard was diagnosed with Cancer. Leonard faced many hardships and concerns during his battle with this disease but retained his heart and grit throughout the fight until his last days.
Leonard is survived by three brothers, Ronnie Dartez of DeQuincy, Charles Dartez and his wife, Peggy, of Ragley, and Danny Dartez and his wife, Sherry, of Tomball, TX; four sisters, Amanda Vaughn of Moss Bluff, Gloria Daigle of Lake Charles, Beverly Dartez and her fiancé, Joey Robinson, of DeQuincy, and Lorita Reeds and her husband, Robbie, of Moss Bluff and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glovia and Marjorie Humphrey Dartez; one brother, Arlan Dartez; one brother-in-law, Harold "Bucky" Vaughn; and two nephews, Rodney Vaughn and Arnold Wade Dartez. He was also preceded in death by his beloved dog, Sable, who he adored.
The family requests that a time of memorial visitation be observed on Friday, March 18, 2022 from 4:00 P.M. until time of services. A rosary will be held for Leonard at 6:00 P.M. with funeral services following at 6:30 P.M. at J.E. Hixson & Sons Funeral Home in Moss Bluff.
