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On February 13, 2017 Jerry B. Thomas of Sugar Land, Texas left his earthly body to enter a much better place that our Lord had prepared for him. Born September 22, 1932 in Ranger, Texas he grew up in Cuero, Texas graduating from high school there in 1950. He then joined the United States Navy at the age of 19 and began traveling parts of the world he never thought possible. After completing his tour of service he rejoined the Naval Reserves and continued to serve his country until his retirement as a chief petty officer in 1978. He also joined the U.S. Post Office in 1955, retiring from there in 1988. From childhood his true passion in life was reading and his library was made up almost entirely of books on two subjects. That being the National Zoos of the World and their animals and that is what kept his love of reading alive for so many years. His knowledge of wild animals was perhaps second to that of only Noah, at least that is what his friends and family thought.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years, Barbara Ann Thomas, his parents, V. Bailey Thomas and Dorothy B. Thomas and his sister Margaret Halverson. He is survived by his sister, Patricia Bush of Tulsa, Oklahoma, his 3 sons: Kenny Thomas and his wife Jackie of Orange Beach, Alabama, Michael Thomas and his wife Karen of Sugar Land, Texas, and Mark Thomas and his wife Marianne of Martin, Georgia, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at Brookdale First Colony as well as his many doctors and nurses who cared for him during his difficult time at the end.

In lieu of flowers the family would ask for donations to be made to the Houston Zoo.

The family will receive friends for visitation at Earthman Southwest Funeral Home on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. A graveside service and interment will take place at 3:00 pm at Confederate Cemetery, Alvin, Texas.

(Published by Earthman Southwest Funeral Home of Stafford, Texas)

Jerry married N.C. Davis [Group Sheet]

Robert married Theresa LeBleu 17 Jan 1931, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Theresa (daughter of John LeBleu and Celina Clement) was born 3 Jan 1891, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 17 Dec 1951, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 19 Dec 1951, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Lifetime Resident of Rayne Succumbs At Home Today

Rayne, La - Mrs. Theresa LeBleu Davis, 60, lifelong resident of Rayne, died at 6 p.m. today at her home on 2nd St. following an illness of about three months.

Funeral rites will be held in St. Joseph's Catholic church of Rayne at a time to be announced later. The body will be at the home until the hour of the services. Gossen Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Davis is survived by her mother, Mrs. John LeBleu of Rayne, a son, John Louis Davis, U.S. Air Force, Sherman, Tex.; two daughters, Nancy and Rita of Rayne, and two sisters, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux of Rayne and Mrs. C.J. LeBlanc of Scott.

(Published in the Crowley, La. Daily Signal on December 17, 1951)

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Old-Time Resident Succumbs

Friday, Nov. 18 marked the passing of another of Rayne's old time residents, Mr. John LeBleu, who died at the age of 66 years. Mr. LeBleu had lived here 44 years having raised all his family here. On Dec. 1, Mr. and Mrs. LeBleu would have been married 43 years.

He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Celina Clement; four children, Mrs. L. Boudreaux, Mrs. C.J. LeBlanc, Miss Theresa LeBleu and Ben LeBleu; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and four brothers and three sisters, all of whom live in Lake Charles.

Funeral services were held Saturday evening from St. Joseph's Catholic church with interment in St. Joseph's cemetery.

Mr. LeBleu had been ill for several years and his death came not unexpectedly, but as a merciful relief from his earthy sufferings. He was a devout Catholic, his religion being his greatest comfort in his last hours when all else except spiritual things count as but dross.

The Tribune bows its head in sympathy with the bereaved family, and may the Blessed Comforter be very near to those who mourn and help them as only He can help.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on November 26, 1927)

John married Celina Clement 20 Nov 1884, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA. Celina (daughter of Don Louis Clement and Calisse Zelonise LeBlanc) was born 22 Aug 1869, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Dec 1952, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Dec 1952, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. John LeBleu Succumbs Sunday

Mrs. John LeBleu, the former Celina Clement, 83, lifelong resident of Rayne, died Sunday at 8:45 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux, after an illness of six months.

Mrs. LeBleu was born August 22, 1869.

Last rites were held at 10 a.m. today at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Col. L.C. Habetz officated the last rites and burial was in the old St. Joseph's cemetery.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux of Rayne, Mrs. C.J. LeBlanc of Lafayette and many grandchildren.

Geesy Ferguson Funeral home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in the Crowley Daily Signal on December 29, 1952)



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Mrs. John LeBleu, the former Celina Clement, 83, lifelong resident of Rayne, died Sunday at 8:45 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux, after an illness of six months.

Mrs. LeBleu was born October 31, 1869.

Last rites were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Joseph's Catholic church. Col. L.C. Habetz officiated at last rites and burial was in the old St. Joseph's cemetery.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Boudreaux and Mrs. C.J. LeBlanc of Lafayette; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Sylvest Boudreaux of Rayne.

Pallbearers were Leo Trahan, C.J. Petitjean, Edgar Devillier, Walter Bremer, Louis Clement and R.L. LeBlanc.

Geesey-Ferguson Funeral home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Weekly Acadian of Rayne, LA on January 1, 1953)