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Robert Lee LeBlanc, 59, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, Oct. 11, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Darrell Segura. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden near Bridge City. Serving as pallbearers will be Melvin DeVaugh, Dale Reynolds, Don Bracker, Darlene Wisby, Harold LeBlanc and Todd Burke.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday at the funeral home.

Born in Gueydan, La., on Sept. 4, 1954, Robert was the son of Harvey and Bridgette LeBlanc. He served in the United States Army and was a Beaumont Police Officer for 25 ½ years in the Traffic Unit. Robert loved spending time with his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey LeBlanc and brother, Harvey LeBlanc, Jr.

Robert is survived by his wife of 26 years, Debbie LeBlanc; mother, Bridgette LeBlanc; daughter, Tammy Johnston and husband, Pat; son, Earl Davenport and wife, Dawn; grandchildren, Blake Johnston, Emma Davenport, John Earl Davenport; and siblings, Harold LeBlanc, Sammy LeBlanc, A.J. LeBlanc, Nelson LeBlanc, Michael LeBlanc, Joe LeBlanc, Lester LeBlanc, Howard Holts, Shirley Pinder, Georgette LeBlanc, Barbara LeBlanc, and Anna Mae Flanagan.

The family wishes to show their gratitude to Dr. Schachner, and Shelly, and Kathy at Texas Oncology, as well as the Nursing Staff at 4 Southeast at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Special thanks also goes to Robert’s daughter, Tammy and her husband, Pat, for being with Robert through this 18 month journey, and his sister, Anna Mae and her husband, J.B. Flanagan.