Melvin Peter Leonard, 80, a native and resident Belle River, LA, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. Melvin enjoyed spending time with his family, cooking, trapping, crawfishing, and going to the Spunky Monkey on the weekends. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his son, Scott Leonard Sr. (Melissa); three grandchildren, Brittany Robichaux, Candice Leonard (Guy), and Scott Leonard Jr.; two step grandchildren, Sherry Borne (Chance) and Treaver Gaspard; five great grandchildren, Mylee and Bentley Robichaux and Carter, Sarah, and Braxton Theriot; three step great grandchildren, Tenley, Kelbey, and Brantley Borne; four siblings, Davis Leonard (Adele), Jane Kieffe, Ruby Pipsair (Robert), and Priscilla Scully (Leonard). He is preceded in death by his wife, Lovelen Whatley Leonard; parents, Wallace and Anita Gaspard Leonard and two siblings, Vincent and Dave Leonard. The family would like to thank Thibodaux Regional Medical Center and Heart of Hospice for their care and support. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part from 8:30am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with burial to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
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