Peter "Roy" Lege

Peter "Roy" Lege obituary

Peter "Roy" Lege

Peter Lege Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilbert Funeral Home - Plaquemine on Sep. 8, 2025.
Peter Roy Lege, known as "Roy", passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Ochsner Hospital in Baton Rouge at the age of 89. He was a native of Gueydan and resident of Brusly. Roy was an Army Veteran and a member of the military police in Korea. Roy retired from Kirby Marine as a river boat captain after 25 years of service.

Visiting will be at Wilbert Funeral Home in Plaquemine on Friday, September 12th, from 9 a.m. until time of religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Gray Pearson. Burial will follow in Grace Memorial Park.

Roy is survived by his wife of 15 years, Josey Dupuy Lege; grandson, Jonathan Weatherford.

Roy was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Persilver Lege; parents, Dema and Edna Lege; son, Kenny Weatherford; grandchildren, Matthew and Maddie Weatherford, and 6 siblings.

The family would like to send a special thanks to Dr. Valdez for his kindness and skilled care.

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The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

September 8, 2025

The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!

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