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Leroy Johnson Obituary

Leroy Grant Johnson, 81, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday day at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Lottie Oncale Johnson; stepsons, Gerard (Alison) Arcement and Barry (Dena) Arcement; stepdaughter, Joan (Troy) Bourgeois; grandchildren, Jacob, Casey, Allie, Blake, Cody, Rustin, Brandon, Brody and Drake; great-grandchildren, Leila, Dalan, Gunnar, Reed and Izaiah; brother, William Macauley Johnson; and nephew, Derrick Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy Johnson and Francis Grant Johnson; and brother, Earnest Johnson.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church.
He graduated from Terrebonne High School in 1950. He also graduated from Southern Methodist University of Dallas where he received a doctorate in law. He also received a Louisiana law degree from Tulane University. He was a retired attorney in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes after 55 years. In retirement, he loved singing in the church choir, gardening, fishing, and watching Saints and LSU football games. He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife of 39 years and family and friends.
To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com.
Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements.

Published by Houma Today from Oct. 17 to Oct. 19, 2013.
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Thank you for being a wonderful example of personal faithfulness, professional class and individual dignity.

Mike and Darnice Nixon

October 19, 2013

Lottie: I was so sorry to hear about Leroy's death. I will call you next week. Know that you are in my prayers for strength and peace of God.
Love, Ann

Ann Howell

October 18, 2013

Lottie and family, Leroy was such an inspiration to all of us. He added so much to our Sunday school class and will be missed. He had great knowledge of the Bible. You all have been missed during his illness. Praying for your peace and comfort in the days ahead. Love you. Donna Gafford

Donna Gafford

October 18, 2013

Lottie & family~~
I was very sad to read of Leroy's passing.
You and Leroy were such a bright spot in the choir. I enjoyed getting to know y'all and singing with you both.
Please know that if I were in town I would be there to personally support and hug you. You are in my prayers for God's strength and peace.
Love through Christ,
Cathy Reid

Cathy Reid

October 18, 2013

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