Joseph S. LeJeune, Sr.
August 10, 1931 - May 17, 2020
Gueydan: The family and friends of Joseph LeJeune, Sr. are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on May 17, 2020. Joseph was born in Gueydan, LA. to Clement LeJeune and Maime Abshire LeJeune on August 10, 1931. He enjoyed spending his time fishing and hunting. Joseph loved to eat ice cream and cornbread and milk. Most of all, he loved his family who will greatly miss his presence. Joseph is survived by his sons, Joseph “Sammy” LeJeune, Jr. of Eunice, LA, Michael (Virginia) LeJeune, Sr. of Creole, LA, Gordon (Martha) LeJeune, Sr. of Elton, LA, and Philip (Debbie) LeJeune of Lake Charles, LA; daughters, Deborah Hanks of Gueydan, LA, Darlene Tingler of Iowa, LA, Phyllis (Henry) Oglesby of Ragley, LA, and Stephney (Ray) Mallett of Bell City, LA; 28 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; brothers, James “Jimmy” LeJeune of Lake Arthur, LA and Preston LeJeune of Gueydan, LA; and sister, Lota Bruce of Gueydan, LA. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Maime A. LeJeune; first wife, Theresa LeJeune; second wife, Lora LeJeune; son, Bryan LeJeune, Sr.; daughter, Crystal LeJeune; grandson, Henry Oglesby; granddaughter, Ginger Fuselier; great-granddaughter, Kinsleigh Cureton; and son-in-laws, Eugene Hanks and Danny Tingler. Graveside Service for Joseph S. LeJeune, Sr., 88 will be held at Gueydan Cemetery on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM with Father Corey Campeaux officiating. Visitation will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Gueydan, LA on Tuesday, May 19th from 9:30 AM until 1:40 PM. Joseph will be laid to rest in Gueydan Cemetery. Carrying Joseph to his final resting place will be Lloyd Hanks, Sammy LeJeune, Boogie Bourgeois, Mickey D. LeJeune, Gordon LeJeune, Jr., Bryan LeJeune, Jr. Kevin LeLeux, Philip LeJeune, Jr., Michael Camel, and Michael Clement. To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.
Gueydan: The family and friends of Joseph LeJeune, Sr. are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on May 17, 2020. Joseph was born in Gueydan, LA. to Clement LeJeune and Maime Abshire LeJeune on August 10, 1931.... View Obituary & Service Information