David Marc Lebleu

David Marc LeBleu, 66, well known businessman and community leader, died Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Born July 10, 1942, to Alton and Sallye LeBleu, he was a lifelong resident of Jennings. A graduate of Jennings High School, Mr. LeBleu attended McNeese State University and Northeast Louisiana State College. He was a sprinter on the track team that won the Gulf Coast Conference for three consecutive years and was recently honored as life-long supporter of The L Club. He graduated from Northeast Louisiana State College of Pharmacy, and served as a pharmacist and First Lieutenant in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was the retired President of Hebert & LeBleu, Inc. Dodge-Chrysler automobile dealership. He served as a trustee and church council member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, as well as a lector. He was a member of the Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study. Mr. LeBleu served on the Board of Directors of Jeff Davis Bank and Trust, the Jennings Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board for several years, and was a member of the Pachyderm Republican. He was an original member of Supper Club formed in 1972. Mr. LeBleu was a patron of the arts and was instrumental in the development of A Block Off Broadway Community Theatre (ABOB), having starred in over 30 productions locally as well as with the Acadia Players in Crowley and the Lake Charles Little Theatre. He was known for his gift of memory; he not only could recite the part for which he was auditioning, but also knew the lines of all of the other cast members as well. He loved attending Broadway musicals and plays in New York City. He was a contributor and member of Friends of the Zigler Museum in Jennings. “Bleu”, as he was affectionately known, was a lifelong athlete. He loved to train, compete, and coach others who had a like interest. Throughout his lifetime, he was a runner and a member of the Sunday night basketball team. He enjoyed attending football games and hosting his annual dove hunt. He was best known for his love of tennis and fast cars. He played tennis regularly at home and in Lafayette USTA leagues. He coached the Notre Dame High School girls’ tennis team from 1992-1995, having won the State Championship. A graduate of Bondurant School of Racing, he was co-owner of Hebert & LeBleu Racket Time Racing (Grand Prix race car) where he traveled to Monaco, Montreal, Oxford England, and various other countries to attend races. “Bleu” was a man of strong convictions who knew what he believed and was never hesitant to express those beliefs. He was known for his honesty, generosity, loyalty to family and friends, and zest for life. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 42 years, Joy Lewis LeBleu; one son, Dalton Lewis LeBleu and wife Maria of Monroe; one daughter, Heather LeBleu Neyer and husband John of Chicago, Illinois; three granddaughters, Elizabeth Joy and Francesca Camile LeBleu, and Charlotte Marie Neyer; one grandson, David James Neyer; one aunt, Margaret LeBleu; and cousins Sharon LeBleu Monlezun of Lake Charles and Sheila LeBleu Allen of Colorado. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 19, at 2:00 PM at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Monsignor James Gaddy officiating and Father Charles McMillin concelebrating. Visitation will be Saturday from 5 to 9 PM at Miguez Funeral Home, and Sunday from 12:30 to 2:00 PM at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Notre Dame High School of Crowley, Our Lady Immaculate School in Jennings or Community Theatre in Jennings to be used for a thespian scholarship. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.miguezfuneralhome.com.