Leroy Joseph Jagneaux

LeRoy has resided in Vinton for over 52 years, was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He retired from American Bridge where he worked in layout for shipbuilding. He enjoyed the outdoors, working in his yard and gardening. He loved cooking for his family and friends.

Left to cherish his memory are his four children, Laurie Bonnitt and her husband Doug of Vinton, Chris Jagneaux and his wife Deborah of Vinton, Johnny Jagneaux and his wife Lenora of South Lead Hill, AR and Ricky Jagneaux and his wife Paula of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Russell Jagneaux of Vatican, LA and Allen Jagneaux of Marrero, LA; and Kenzie Clement, 17 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleve and Emelie Jagneaux; three brothers, Cleve Jagneaux, Jr., Riley Jagneaux and Rodney Jagneaux; and grandson, Josh Bonnitt.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am, Monday, April 1, 2019 in St. Joseph Catholic Church of Vinton. Burial will follow in Nibletts Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton 4pm – 8pm, Sunday with a recitation of the Rosary at 6pm and resume Monday, 9 – 9:45am. Words of comfort and memories may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Cancer Society.