Leon Joseph Terrase, Sr.

Leon Joseph Terrase, Sr. has passed into eternity with his Lord Jesus on April 28, 2014. He was a Child of God because he believed and received Jesus as his Savior. “But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the children of God, even to them that believe on His name.” John 1:12. Leon was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 28, 1932. He lived in New Orleans for most of his life but has lived in Denham Springs, Louisiana since September of 1999. He is the son of the late Leonardo Terrase and Conchetta Palmisano. He was married on April 11, 1953 to his loving wife of 61 years, Janet Mary Meilleuir, who survives him. They had four children that survive him, Leon J (Sonny) Terrase, Jr, Mrs. Catherine Bardwell, Ricky G. Terrase and Mrs. Cindy Miller. He is the brother of the late Mrs. Dolly Savoie Inbau and the late Mrs. Rose Rita Ruiz. He is also survived by 12 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. He was 81 years old. Leon served in the United States Marine Corp. and later became a Corrosion Specialist in the field of Cathodic Protection. He was owner and President of Delta Corrosion Offshore, Inc. in Belle Chasse for 27 years. He was an Employee of Coastal Corrosion Offshore LLC in Baton Rouge for over 10 years. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, and previous member of New Orleans Bible Church and founding member of Berean Bible Church in New Orleans. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana (504) 366-4343 on Friday May 2, 2014 from 10AM – 1 PM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 1PM . Interment will follow at the Westlawn Memorial Park & Mausoleum at 1225 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, Louisiana 70056 (504) 393-1741. Officiating Minister/Pastor : Larry E Miller, for 30 years Pastor of Berean Bible Church; Other Participating Pastors: Tommy Middleton and Lewis Richerson of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.