Mr. Collins Lawrence "Button" LeBlanc, Sr.

Collins “Button” Leblanc Sr., 63, was called to his heavenly place of rest at his residence in Moultrie, Georgia, on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church in 291 Thibodeaux St, Lawtell, LA. Father Stanley Jawa Pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will take place in Serenity Memorial On July 22, 1958, he was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Joseph Josene LeBlanc and Eula Mae Guillory of Lawtell, Louisiana. He attended Lawtell High School, excelling in academics and athletics. Although earning a scholarship to compete on the collegiate level, his unselfish nature led him down the path of starting a family. He soon married his high school girlfriend Carolyn Richard, who gave birth to their first child. Collins served in the United States Army, but most of his career was spent driving trucks cross-country. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and was currently completing his degree in Child and Family studies. He desired to serve in a greater compacity as the hands and feet of Jesus. One of his greatest attributes could be identified as a giver. He wrote, “I’ve dedicated my life to something far greater than myself, I rely on my faith, something that has given me new life.” Button had many highlights during his time, nonetheless, nothing gave him more joy than his six children. However, that was later trumped by the birth of his grandchildren. For many years, he spent countless hours coaching, loving, and imparting knowledge in the youth. He also loved cooking, rooting for the Las Vegas Raiders (Formerly known as Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders), watching basketball, talking about God, and creating new recipes. In his last moments, he was inspired and worked closely with his son Keenon to market his very own seasoning, “C’est Magnifique,” a low salt seasoning, through LeBlanc Food Company. He leaves to cherish his memory, the mother of his children and best friend Carolyn LeBlanc, four daughters, Likia LeBlanc Thomas (John) of Carencro, La., Charlotte LeBlanc Craven (Jimmie III) of Lafayette, La., Rekeycha LeBlanc Leday (Cedric Sr.) of Fort Polk, La., Kelly LeBlanc of Carencro, La., and one son, Keenon LeBlanc Lamb (Michael) of Carencro, La., one daughter-in-law Crystal McKind LeBlanc (late Collins “Doogie Leblanc Jr.), three sisters, Eula Thibodeaux (Michael) of Opelousas, La., Judy Miller of Lawtell, La., Sheila Dixon (Chuck) of Opelousas, La., eleven grandsons, Kylin, Cameron, Markel, Derrick, Gabriel, Brean, Jimmie IV, Karon, Khaden, Cedric Jr. and Carson, six granddaughters, Kylie, Kenya, Hailey, Alexia, Caroline, and Caidy. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends to remember those happy moments in their hearts. Collins was preceded in death by his son, Collins “Doogie” LeBlanc Jr., a granddaughter, Johnae Likia Thomas, parents, Joseph Josene LeBlanc and Eula Mae Guillory, a brother, Joseph LeBlanc, and grandparents, Collins and Octavia Guillory. The family requests visiting hours be observed on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 7:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 817 E. South Street, 337-942-2037. NOTE: Mask or face coverings are required inside Williams Funeral Home. Share words of comfort with the family of Collins "Button" Leblanc, Sr. on his Permanent Life Tribute Page at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net. Final arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Home.

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Mr. Collins Lawrence "Button" LeBlanc, Sr.

July 22, 1958 - August 24, 2021