Leonard Roussell Sr

Leonard Roussell Sr obituary, New Orleans, LA

Leonard Roussell Sr

Leonard Roussell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rhodes Funeral Home - Washington Avenue on Jan. 8, 2025.

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Leonard Roussell Sr., age 38 entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 2, 2025. He was born January 12, 1986. Leonard was a lifelong resident of New Orleans LA and was educated in the New Orleans public school system. Leonard was the beloved son of Maureen Roussell (George Jackson) and Cornell Hankton; sibling of Cornell, Cornelia, Corneshia, Gernell, Gerrell, Genece, and the late Jhan Roussell. Leonard is preceded in death by his great grandmother, his grandmothers, aunts uncles and cousins.
Leonard leaves to cherish his memory his 7 kids Mu'nya, Mahntajsia, Leonard Jr., Leonard, Loyal and Kashe' and his grandson, My'kari. He is also survived by a host of nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend his Funeral Service at Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm. Interment: private. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.

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June 28, 2025

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January 9, 2025

Terri posted to the memorial.

January 8, 2025

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Kashe´ Mother

June 28, 2025

You are truly missed!
Love forever & always , your baby girl Shae

Terri

January 9, 2025

RawBird36 I love you Leonard

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June 28, 2025

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