Joseph Leger

Joseph G. Jerry LegerBRBR

Opelousas Funeral services for Joseph G. Jerry Leger, 84, will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2008, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bridget Catholic Church and a burial in St. Bridget Cemetery, both of Lawtell.

Mr. Leger, a native of Church Point and longtime resident of Prairie Ronde, died at 8:57 a.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, at Opelousas General Health System. He was a member of the St. Bridgette Catholic Church and also was a farmer. Mr. Leger loved playing the violin.

Survivors include five sons: Charles Leger of Opelousas, Paul Leger, Lionel Leger, Wilbert Blanc Leger and Eldon Donnie Leger, all of Prairie Ronde; three daughters: Rita Arnaud, Mrs. Nolan Geri Venable, both of Prairie Ronde, and Brenda Henry of Opelousas; two brothers: Joe Leger of Opelousas and Auaton Leger of Church Point; 21 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren.

BRMr. Leger was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Darbonne Leger; his parents: Geracin Leger and Azelie Benoit; one sister, Mrs. Odess Stelly; and four brothers.

Visiting hours will be observed from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2008, in the Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas. On Friday, visitation continues in the funeral home from 8 a.m. until the time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation

Sibille Funeral Home
2309 George Drive
Opelousas, LA  70570
Thursday, January 31, 2008
9 a.m.10 p.m.Fri. 8 a.m.serv.

Service

Mass of Christian Burial

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
207 North Camille Street
Opelousas, LA  70570
Friday, February 1, 2008
11:00 a.m.

Rosary Service

Sibille Funeral Home Chapel
2309 George Drive
Opelousas, LA  70570
Thursday, January 31, 2008
7:00 p.m.

Cemetery

St. Bridget Catholic Church Cemetery
3933 Hwy 35
Lawtell, LA  70550