Erath " Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath honoring the life and spirit of George Joseph LeBlanc, 96, who died peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 11, 2009. Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Erath on Sunday, June 14, 2009 from 3:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. with a recitation of the rosary at 7:00 P.M. Visitation will resume on Monday, June 15, 2009 from 8:00 A.M. until the time of the services. At that time, Father Wayne Duet will conduct a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum. Lectors will be his goddaughter, Heddy Nunez and his granddaughter-in-law, Teilla Shiner. Giftbearers will be his granddaughters, Mary Shiner, Paige Duplechien, Stacey Trail, Katelyn LeBlanc, Renee Latiolais, and Ashlie Langlinias. George, a native of Erath, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who enjoyed spending time with his family. Until recently, George could be heard whistling a tune outside while taking care of his huge vegetable garden and mowing his lawn. A devoted New York Yankee fan, George could be found watching his Yankees from opening day until the end of the season. He loved to travel in his motor home, and at 75 years old, he drove his motor home for a ninety-day excursion to Alaska with his family. Also, he enjoyed dancing and listening to music especially from the Big Band Era. On many days, he could be found fishing at the pond with his son-in-law, Eddie. His zest for life and his happy-go-lucky demeanor will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him. After retiring from Texaco, he began selling insurance for AFLAC where he retired after 40 years of service. During the 1950s, George proudly served as Mayor of Erath. Recently, George was honored by being inducted into the Living Legends by the Erath Acadian Museum. Survivors include his beloved wife of 73 years, Melba Bill LeBlanc, whom he adored; a son, George Paul LeBlanc and his wife, Tammy of Lafayette; two daughters, Judith LeBlanc Shiner and her husband, Eddie of Erath and Joan LeBlanc Langlinais and her husband, Tilford of Erath; nine grandchildren, Richard Shiner and his wife, Monica of Delcambre, Mary Shiner of Erath, Karl Shiner and his wife, Teilla of Erath, Paige LeBlanc Duplechien and her husband, Nicky of Youngsville, Stacey LeBlanc Trail of Youngsville, Katelyn LeBlanc of Lafayette, Kyle Langlinais and his fiance, Jade Hardy of Carencro, Renee Langlinais Latiolais and her husband, Derek of Carencro, Ashlie Langlinais of Lafayette; six great-grandchildren, Jordy Shiner and his fiance, Brandy Guidry, Taylor and Nicholas Shiner of Delcambre, John-Michael Shiner of Erath, Asa Trail of Youngsville, and Talon Duplechien of Youngsville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paulin LeBlanc and Blanche Koenig of Erath; one granddaughter, Patrice LeBlanc of Lafayette; four brothers, Paul LeBlanc, Alton LeBlanc, and Willie LeBlanc, all of Erath and Duprelon LeBlanc of New Orleans. Serving as Pallbearers will be Richard Shiner, Karl Shiner, Kyle Langlinais, Jordy Shiner, Taylor Shiner, and Derek Latiolais. Honorary Pallbearers will include his sons-in-law, Eddie Shiner and Tilford Langlinais; brothers-in-law, Harold LeBlanc, J. Paul LeBlanc, and Leonard Mavrinac; and great-grandson, Nicholas Shiner. The family would like to give special thanks to his kind and caring sitters: Diana Hicks, Marian Boudreaux, Ozite Trahan, Sandy Irwin, Debbie Broussard, and Mary Hebert. Also, the family would like to thank St. Theresa Hospice for their medical care and support during Mr. LeBlancs remaining days. David Funeral Home of Erath, 209 E. Putnam St., (337) 937-0405, is in charge of the arrangements.
