Joseph Clarence LeBouef
4/16/1920 - 10/27/2011
Joseph C. Le Bouef, 91 of Lake Jackson passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011. He was a decorated World War II Veteran. He flew 31 missions out of England with the Eighth Air Force. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, The European Theatre Medal, Good Conduct Medal , four air medals, and eight operations ribbon with 2 battle stars.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Elsie Le Bouef, brothers, Roy and Aaron, and his beloved and beautiful wife, Adele, of 62 wonderful years.
J. C. was survived by 6 children: Burney of Lake Jackson, Robert of Sugar Land, Thomas and Brenda of Angleton, Warren and Gina of Giddings, Lena Kubala and James of Angleton, Chris and Carol of Round Rock,
4 grandchildren: Dana Le Bouef Parish and Daniel, Blake and Keshia, Tyler Kubala, Angelica Le Bouef.
1 great grandson, Shane Parish,
3 step great grandchildren: Kaitlin and Mallory Parish and Ryan Folsm
1 brother: D. J. Le Bouef and wife Mary of Angleton, and
1 sister -in-law: Sharion Le Bouef of Lake Jackson.
His family came first and he was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a pipefitter for Dow Chemical for over 30 years until he retired. J. C. enjoyed dancing to the music of Debbi & Lowell every Friday night.
J.C. was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Pipefitters Local 390, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
The family will receive friends from 5pm until 8pm Sunday with a 7pm Rosary at Lakewood Chapel. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Monday, October 31, 2011 at St. Michael's Catholic Church with Monsignor Leo Wleczyk officiating. Pall bearers will be his sons and son-in-law.
Special thanks to Dr. Pant and her team at Brazosport Regional Cancer Center and care givers, Elsy Ashwood and Anita Toler.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School; 1600 Highway 2004, Richwood, Texas 77531.
Arrangements by the Turner Family. On line condolences may be made to lakewoodfuneralchapel.com.
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