Leonard James Verret

Jeanerette– A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Leonard James Verret, 88, on Monday, May 9, 2022, at 1:00 PM at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Albert celebrating. Entombment will follow at Beau Pre Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 9, 2022, from 10:00 AM until time of service.

A native of St. Mary Parish and resident of Jeanerette, Leonard passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Mr. Leonard was employed for Cropmate for 40 years until his retirement. In his earlier days, he enjoyed singing in the choir at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and he loved working in his yard. Watching old time westerns was his favorite pastime.  Leonard was quite a character, never met a stranger and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his niece and devoted caregiver, Mary-Anne Moore of New Iberia; his nieces, Flavia Marie Verret Kidder of Katy, TX, Nell V. Orlander (Rodney) of Garden City, Rita V. Champagne (Laura) of Spokane, WA, Beth V. LaRive (James) of Garden City, Myra V. Guidry (Rickey) of Centerville, Molly V. Deslatte (David) of Centerville; his nephew and godchild, Bryan Verret (Mary) of Thibodeaux; his nephew, Lee Verret (Therese) of Carencro.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary Margaret Moore Verret; parents, Hamilton Verret, Sr. and Hortense Barrilleaux Verret; his nephew, Wayne Verret; his brothers, Daniel Verret and Hamilton Verret, Jr.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Mary-Anne Moore, Dr. Barrow Bourgeois, James Boustany, Ted Legnon, Lawrence Bourgeois and Ray Allain.

The family would like to thank the nurses at Cornerstone nursing Facility and Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of Jeanerette, 400 Provost St. 337-276-5151 is in charge of arrangements