James Lee Jimmy LeJeune
July 28, 1938 ~ January 12, 2011
James Lee "Jimmy" LeJeune, 72, of Lake Charles died Wednesday, January 12, 2011 in Fields, LA.
Mr. LeJeune was born in Jennings, LA, raised and educated in the Jennings and Lake Charles area and attended LaGrange High School. He served the United States Marine Corps. Following his service he worked twenty five years as an operator with Conoco before retiring. Mr. LeJeune was a loyal member of Eastwood Pentecostal Church. He was an avid outdoorsman, having enjoyed hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. Mr. LeJeune will be most remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, step- father and step- grandfather "A Man".
He leaves to honor his memory, his precious wife, Betty LeJeune of Lake Charles; one son, James "Troy" LeJeune and wife Kimberly of Lafayette; one daughter, Tammy Lynn LeJeune of Lake Charles; three grandchildren, Megan Lynn LeJeune and Dustin Lee Hume, both of Lake Charles and Jesse Lee LeJeune of Lafayette; three brothers, Arthur LeJeune of Westlake, Robert LeJeune of Many and Donald LeJeune of LeBleu Settlement and two sisters, Betty Timpa of Lake Charles and Dana Turnage of Westlake.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, January 15, 2011 in Eastwood Pentecostal Church under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Reverends George Guy and Aaron Lopez will officiate. Interment will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery in Lake Arthur. Visitation Friday will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM in the funeral home. Visitation Saturday will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service in the church.
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Dear Sister Betty, I know your heart is broken….you are so precious and I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and I thought you both were so sweet together. You are in my prayers and I love you dearly.Kathy
I measure men by their heart and kindness rather than positions achieved and wealth accumulated. By my standards, Jimmy LeJeune was a giant of a man. He never seemed to be wealthy, but he provided for his family and was rich in love and kindness. Is there anything greater?
I worked with Jimmy for many years. He was always friendly,pleasant and a joy to talk to. The world needs more men like him. I enjoyed his humor and his stories.
It is with great sadness that I offer my deepest of condolences to Sister Betty, Troy, Tammy and all of the family. Bro. Jimmy was one of the kindest men that I've ever known. It's been a number of years since I've had the pleasure of seeing him, but he's always been a friend to me and an example of what a Christian Man should be. Please know that each one of you are in the forefront of my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. I pray that God covers you all with His peace that passes all understanding and the strength that you need as you move forward in the days, weeks months ahead. I'll always remember this great man with joy in my heart. My life has been greatly enriched because within it, I had the privilege of knowing Bro. Jimmy LeJeune as my friend. God bless you all and God bless the memory and legacy of Jimmy LeJeune.
Jimmy and I worked together and have been wonderful friends over the years. Even though I changed my profession, I have seen him even through these many years as a very great friend. Troy and Tammy, your dad loved God, and he loved the two of you. I wish you all the best.
My dad RC Mixon and Mr. Jimmy used to go shrimping and hunting together a great deal together. Mr. Jimmy loved my Dad like a Father. I will always be grateful for the time Mr. Jimmy took doing things with my Dear ole dad. He was a good friend to Him. They were buddy's. A persons time is so precious. Mr. Jimmy gave His time unconditionally. Mr. Jimmy was a good Christen man and exemplified Christ Jesus. He will be missed by all. Thnak you Mr. Jimmy for just being you. Love you brother.