Levy LeBlanc Obituary

Levy John LeBlanc, 93, passed away on January 24, 2013 in Virginia Beach, VA. Levy was born on May 30, 1919 in Gonzales, Louisiana to the late Leonce "Jack" and Hester Young LeBlanc. Levy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 69 years, Mabel Roberson LeBlanc; his children, Richard LeBlanc of Virginia Beach, VA, Linda Coltrane of Charlotte, NC and Stephen LeBlanc of Agana, Guam; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Beverly L. Wheat of Gonzales, LA. Levy was preceded in death by his son Charles LeBlanc; and several sisters and brothers, Vernell Lanoux, Alberta Braud, Elsie Stevens, Layton C. LeBlanc and Sully LeBlanc, all of Gonzales, LA. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1936 and served aboard various ships in the Pacific area, rising to the rank of Chief Gunners Mate. He was commissioned as Ensign in July 1944 and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Levy retired in July 1962 and attended College of William and Mary where he was awarded a Master's Degree. He began teaching in Norfolk Public Schools in 1964 and retired in July 1984 as principal of Sewells Point Elementary School. Levy was a member of Sandbridge Rescue Squad for 9 years. He will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full honors. Levy had a lasting impact on the men he served with in the Navy as well as those educators and children he led as a principal. He will be missed by all the people that had their days brightened by a kind word or deed done, because that's just what Levy did. A memorial service will be held February 9, 2013 in Virginia Beach, VA. Cremation Society of Virginia is handling the cremation and online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 1 to Feb. 9, 2013.
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our deepest sympathy in the passing of a past member of our squad from the Sandbridge Volunteer Rescue Squad

February 25, 2013

John LeBlanc was the Principal at Sewells Point Elementary School from 1973 to 1984 and was very much respected and loved by his faculty and staff.
He was a kind, caring, dedicated Principal,man,and friend who always made everyone feel that they were working with him rather than for him.
I will miss Father John, but have many years of wonderful memories of my friend for for consolation.

Betty J. Brown
(Former Secretary, Sewells Point Elementary)

February 7, 2013

Mr. LeBlanc was a very kind and giving person. He was one of the best principals to serve Sewells Point Elementary. It was a pleasure to be a part of his staff. I am so sorrow for your loss. Dorothy Chambers, Chesapeake, Va.

February 6, 2013

One of life's great people. Often thought of and remembered with love and a smile.

Colin and Sandra Grey

February 4, 2013

Uncle Levy will live forever in my heart. I will always cherish the memories of the time spent in Virginia Beach, VA. Those were the best summers of my life! May he rest in everlasting peace and may God bless and comfort Aunt Mabel and family.

Dee LeBlanc

January 29, 2013

Uncle Levy will be missed. As the eldest of the Leblanc children he was always looked up to. For his service to our country we will always be grateful. For the love he gave to his family we admire him. We do have many fond memories of his visits to Gonzales, especially the last crab boil we were able to have with him at Grandma Jack's. All our love and sympathy to Aunt Mable, Ricky, Linda & Steve.

Lynn Lanoux

January 28, 2013

Oh how sorry I am to read such sad news about John. He and Mabel lived next to my mom and she just loved them both. John was always so vibrant with a smile on his face for everyone. May God give him peace. May God give the family strength to carry on.

Pam Flanagan

January 27, 2013

We are very sorry for your loss. We knew Mr LeBlanc through his friend and fellow employee of Sewells Point School, Dean Vonada.

Gaynell, Sharon, Pamela Vonada

January 27, 2013

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