Leroy F. Hymel went peacefully into his heavenly home on June 18, 2018. Born May 23, 1936 in Goodhope, LA to Lionel Jr. and Louise Hymel. He was a lifelong resident of St. Charles Parish and retired from Shell Chemical after 33 years of service.
He is reunited in heaven with his beloved wife of 55 years, Betty C. Hymel, daughter Tracy H. Comeaux, infant son Leroy Jr., sister Elva Friloux, sisters-in-law Ester Hymel and Sylvia Hymel, brothers-in-law Charles “Black” Breaux and Louis Causey.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his children, Curt (Tina) Hymel, Cindy (David) Sears, Stacy (Dwayne) Matherne, Debbie (Rick) Bryant, Angela (Dennis) Roussell, and Craig “Beau” (Leslie) Hymel. Grandchildren, Brock (Kristie) Hymel, Devin Schexnayder, Amy (Thomas Jr.) Comeaux, Mandy Hymel, Sonya Schexnayder, Nicole (Tyson) Mathews, Jon’ Michael Schexnayder, Abby (Justin) Sbisa, Katie (Robert) Parido, Curtis (Aubrey Cooper) Hymel, Philip Montejo, Derek Matherne, Rebecca (Robert Jr.) Oubre, William Sears, Richard Sears, Stephen Montejo, Jamie (Jonathan Sellars) Hymel, and Cody Hymel. He is also survived by his great grandchildren, Lennon, Lauren, Harrison, Quinton, Marshall, Jasper Rose, Logan, Shea, Aubrey, Ryan, Ella, Mason, Makayla, and Sebastian, as well as his brothers, Thomas Hymel Sr. (Myrtis), Rockne Hymel Sr., Lionel Hymel III (Anne), sister-in-law Joyce Breaux and brother-in-law, Curtis “Butch” Causey (Sue).
The family wishes to thank the many caregivers over the last five years for their compassion. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 13396 River Rd. Destrehan, LA, on Friday, June 22, 2018 beginning at 9:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM. Burial to follow at in the church cemetery. To view and sign the online guestbook please visit www.HCAlexander.com.
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