Dudley Joseph LeBleu

March 4, 1932 - September 4, 2015

LeBleu Settlement – Dudley Joseph LeBleu, 83, passed away in his residence Friday, September 4, 2015 surrounded by his family. Dudley was born in Lake Charles on March 4, 1932 to the late McCoy and Lucy LeBleu. He was married to Nadline Cady on August 12, 1950. Dudley worked for 33 years and resided in LeBleu Settlement most of his life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather & great great grandfather. His family meant everything to him and he was a man who would help anyone at anytime. Dudley enjoyed working outside in the yard and spending time with grandkids. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nadline LeBleu of LeBleu Settlement; daughter, Melinda Joy Courville (Larry) of Lebleu Settlement; grandchildren, Shellie Fontenot (Jerry) of Reeves, Alan (Duke) Soileau (LaTasha) of Reeves, Quincy Soileau (Sherry) of LeBleu Settlement, Quentin Soileau of LeBleu Settlement; great grandchildren, Jeffery, Kristin, Allison, Abbie, Caitlyn, Ethan, Caleb, Shyann; great great grandchildren, Madison, Chloe, Caden, Joseph; brothers, Don LeBleu (Susie), JC LeBleu (Vida) both of LeBleu Settlement. Dudley is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Julia, Rosetta, Rosa Mae, Eula Mae & Jeanette Lois. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Rick Bachelor officiating in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home. Burial will follow in LeBleu Cemetery of Lake Charles under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home. Visitation is Monday from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. and continues Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. The family would like to thank all the family and friends for all the help and prayers they gave and would especially like to express sincere gratitude to Heart of Hospice for everything they did to make Pops last days on earth easier.