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Joseph Clay "J. Clay" LeBlanc Jr.

Joseph LeBlanc Obituary

A loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he died at 7:38 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011. A lifelong resident of Napoleonville, he was 83, born April 11, 1927. He retired as an educator for the Assumption Parish school system after 35 years of service. He was past-president of the Assumption Parish Red Cross and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Post 1099. Survived by two sons, Joseph "Joey" LeBlanc III and wife Phyl, and Charles "Chucky" LeBlanc and wife Bambi; two daughters, Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Cancienne and husband Ed, and Frances "Frannie" Moore and husband Derland; 10 grandchildren, Summer B. LeBlanc, Patrick Cancienne III and wife Jeanne, Mary Eliabeth "M.E." Bernhardt and husband Tom, Camille Cancienne, Michelle Wells and husband Sean, Chip Moore and wife Courtney, Brad Moore, Chase LeBlanc, Michael T. LeBlanc and Lauren LeBlanc; and six great-grandchildren, Patrick Cancienne IV, John Clay Cancienne, Elizabeth Bernhardt, Joan Bernhardt, Bailor Wells and Derland Wells. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Barker LeBlanc; parents, Joseph Clay and Frances Gilbert Leblanc; and a brother, Charles Joseph Leblanc. Visitation at St. Anne Catholic Church, Napoleonville, on Saturday, March 26, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., concelebrated by the Rev. Donald Blanchard and the Rev. Joel LaBauve. Interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Landry's Funeral Home, Thibodaux.

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Published by The Advocate from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2011.

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Rene Daze

March 27, 2011

Condolences to all the family members. J Clay was quite a character. I hope he finally finds out the difference between an elephant and a mattababy.

Mary Cassard

March 25, 2011

My condolences to all of you. Mr. J Clay is whole again and has joined the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth. He was Mom's "neighbor" for the last four years. He was a character. I wish I had known him before. Joey, I would not have guessed he would leave this earth less than two hours after we talked. I will miss seeing you all. Please keep Mom in your prayers that one day she will be whole again also. I apologize for not being able to attend the funeral. He will remain in my prayers.

Paul Simoneaux

March 25, 2011

My sincere sympathy to all of you. I know he is whole again and looking for the beer at the lake! God bless Mr. J. Clay.

Tommy Talbot

March 25, 2011

I have very fond memories of "Uncle" Clay. He was very instrumental in forming my love for athletics and he and "Aunt" Mary were very instrumental in forming what I became as a man.

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