Robert Joseph Ledet

Robert “Bob” Joseph Ledet native of New Orleans and longtime resident of Terrytown passed away, May 21, 2016, at the age of 76. He will be reunited in heaven with his wife Carolyn Lancaster Ledet. Father of Alicia Ledet and Robert Ledet II (Phyllis.) Grandfather of Alanna Benoit, Robert Ledet III, Jessie Ledet, Julie Ledet, and Mollie Ledet. Great-grandfather of Ava Jenniskens. Son of the late Bertha Lester Ledet and Clement J. Ledet. Brother of Shirley Powers, Gerard, Joseph, Paul, John, Rita Ledet and the late Clement (CJ) Ledet Jr., Cecilia Caperino, Alvin Ledet, Bertha Dragon, and Ann Rodriguez. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will be reunited with best friends George Glynn, Allen Heintz, and Emile Hebert.

He was an accountant in the New Orleans area for over 40 years and a proud Holy Cross Alumni. As a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus, he served as Grand Knight and multiple state officer positions. All who knew him loved his joking manner, generous spirit, and gentle smile. His memory will last a lifetime.

Friends and family are invited to attend services celebrating his life Christ the King Catholic Church, 535 Deerfield rd. Terrytown, on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 1 PM. Visitation will be at church from 11 AM until 1 PM. Interment will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In lieu of flowers or monetary gifts the family requests mass intentions. Mothe Funeral Homes handled arrangements, visit www.mothefunerals.com to view and sign the online guestbook.