Dudley “D.J.” James LeBlanc, Sr.
Dudley James LeBlanc, Sr. (86) passed away surrounded by loved ones on Dec. 17, 2017.
He was born August 2, 1931 in Port Arthur, TX. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a switchman at KCS Railroad for 35 years. Dudley married Jewel Padgett on January 29, 1954. They were married for 64 years. Dudley Sr. was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved to build and fix just about everything, and would go out of his way to make everyone happy. He was a very kind man who never met a stranger or a dessert he didn't like. He faced life with a smile—one that will be greatly missed.
Dudley is survived by his wife, Jewel LeBlanc; son, Dudley LeBlanc, Jr. and his wife, Kayla LeBlanc; daughter, Beverly LeBlanc; granddaughter, Danielle LeBlanc; and step-grandson, Ryan Iverson.
Visitation will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the funeral will be on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at 10:00a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow the service at Memory Gardens in Nederland, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Helen’s Catholic Church Building Fund of Orangefield, TX. (409) 735-2200
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Jan McDonald
March 31, 2025
I was fortunate to have met Mr LeBlanc two times in 1975. I’ve remembered him as a quiet & most pleasant gentleman & am sorry to know he’s passed. I only learned this today (3-30-25) simply because his obituary notice had mysteriously & unexpectedly popped up on my phone. I can’t imagine any reason for why, how or what caused this to happen. Also, I have many fond memories of his daughter Beverly & would surely welcome a text from her at 979-220-9562.🩷
Paul And Pam Provost
December 21, 2017
Prayers and Sympathy to the LeBlanc family. Paul and Pam Provost
Craig Harrell
December 20, 2017
I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
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December 20, 2017
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Belinda Gaudet
December 19, 2017
Jewel, Dudley Jr and Beverly, I am so sorry for your loss. When I think of Dudley, it makes me smile because he was always smiling and happy. Our families have shared so many good times together over the years. Dudley was more like a brother than a cousin to my dad, Floyd Schexnayder. Larry and I will miss Dudley. He was a terrific person. Love, Belinda Gaudet