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LeRoy Blakes Obituary

Deacon LeRoy Blakes transitioned to glory on Monday, August 29, 2022 peacefully at his home. He was born to the late George and Elizabeth Turner-Blakes. He is survived by his wife Clem R. Blakes; his daughter Monique B. Paul (Cornell Sr.); 2 grandchildren Cornell "CJ" Paul, Jr. and Briyah Paul; 2 sisters, Olivia B. Perkins and Georgetta B. White; 2 brothers, Edward Blakes, Sr. and L. C. Blakes (Gwen). Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson, River Ridge, LA.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 1 to Sep. 2, 2022.

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Karla Anderson-Artis

September 6, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Kenneth Anderson

September 6, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

STERLING N. ANDERSON JR.

September 6, 2022

GOOD MORNING! THIS IS STERLING N. ANDERSON JR. FROM ST. LOUIS,MO. I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THIS. WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU. THE LORD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH THIS. I ALWAYS REMEMBER COUSIN LEROY ALWAYS LAUGHING AND JOKING. NEVER SPOKE ILL ABOUT NO ONE OR ANYTHING. GOD BLESS YOU FAMILY AND NEED ANYTHING PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT US HERE IN ST. LOUIS. LOVE YOU!

Dorothy Seals

September 2, 2022

So sorry to hear about Dec. Blake´s passing you have my sincere condolences and prayers to the family.

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