Leroy J. LeCompte, 88, a native and resident of Raceland, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
Visitation will be from 8:30 am until 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Raceland, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 pm Saturday with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his son, Matt LeCompte (Danielle); daughters, Paula Flint, Phyllis Hebert (Mike), Pennie LeCompte (Colleen); grandchildren, Cody LeCompte, Jade LeCompte (Hannah), Layne LeCompte, Evan Hebert, Owen Hebert, Garret Flint; sister, June L. Robichaux (Milton) and son-in-law, Ray Flint.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Arcement LeCompte; parents, Raoul and Agnes LeCompte; brother, Norman LeCompte and sister, Shirley L. LeBouef.
Leroy was a retired Louisiana State Trooper, retired from Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office, served as Warden of the Lafourche Parish Detention Center. He was a U.S. Army Military Police Veteran. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion #349, Grand Marshall Club and longtime member of the Trojan Booster Club and served as president.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and also a dedicated Tulane and Trojan fan. He loved to cook for his family and loved his garden.
Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements