Wilbert J. LeDoux, 85, of Orangefield, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2014, at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2014, at St. Helen Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father George Kidangen. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., the Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Basile, Louisiana, on December 12, 1928, he was the son of Alexson LeDoux and Edna Marie Fusilier LeDoux Foxworth. Wilbert was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the VFW, and the McDonald’s Coffee Crew. He was a United States Navy veteran, serving from 1946 through 1947 and was a retired 62 year member of the Pipefitters Local 195.
Wilbert was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Louella Harris and Lois Abbott; and brother, Preston J. LeDoux.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Gladys Vayon LeDoux of Orangefield; sons, Larry LeDoux of Cedar Creek and Michael LeDoux of Orangefield; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Bob Coberly of Coppell, Patricia and Wynne Mires of Orangefield, and Susan and Donny Clark of League City; grandchildren, Melissa Watts, Katrina Jones, Spencer Coberly, Adam Coberly, Heather Mires, Jacalyn Mires, Stacey Rodrick, Brittney Agerton, Paris Clark, Madison Clark, Morgan Clark, and Jacob LeDoux; 15 great grandchildren; brothers, Julius E. LeDoux, and Ronald R. LeDoux; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Serving as pallbearers will be Larry LeDoux, Michael LeDoux, Wynne Mires, Donny Clark, Bob Coberly, Jacob LeDoux, Spencer Coberly, and Adam Coberly.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice.
Condolences
Claybar Funeral Home
May 1, 2014
Claybar Funeral Homes created a Tribute Video in memory of Wilbert Joseph LeDoux
Dottie Dronett Dargis
May 1, 2014
Dear Gladys and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of Wilbert.
Although in recent years I only saw him at funerals, I do have fond childhood memories of both of you. May he rest in peace and reconnect with Lou & Bobby.
God bless
Dot (Dronett) Dargis
Anonymous
April 30, 2014
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Wilbert Joseph LeDoux.
Nancy Lyles Sonnier
April 29, 2014
Patricia - so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. My prayers are with you and your family. I didn't really know your parents, but I know that in you he raised a wonderful daughter. God bless you all. Nancy Lyles Sonnier
Scott Hilton
April 29, 2014
- Knights of Columbus Resolution of Condolence - In memory of Brother Knight Wilbert Joseph Ledoux Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, to call from our midst our beloved Brother Wilbert and Whereas, by his death, our Council has sustained the loss of an exemplary Catholic gentleman and worthy Knight of Columbus; therefore, be it Resolved, that our departed Brother be remembered daily in a special Mass offered for the repose of the soul of Brother Wilbert and all deceased Brother Knights at St. Mary's Church, the birthplace of the Order of the Knights of Columbus, in New Haven Connecticut; be it further Resolved, that while we bow in submission to the will of our Heavenly Father, we mourn the loss of our Brother who has been taken from us. On behalf of St. Helen Knights of Columbus Council 13070 I offer our sincere condolence to Gladys and Family on your loss of Brother Wilbert. May God's grace strength each of you and help you through and beyond your time of loss. Brother Wilbert has gone on before us and prepares a place for us. SK Scott Hilton Knights of Columbus Grand Knight St. Helen Council 13070 Orangefield Texas -
Debbie Gates
April 28, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and love. Your faith will give you the strength for the days ahead. Our Lord will be with you every step of the way to wash away your fears. Love Debbie & Bill
Debbie Gates
April 28, 2014
Debbie Gates sent a virtual gift in memory of Wilbert Joseph LeDoux