Leonard Jolivette, 59, of Lake Charles, passed away at 9:02 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in a Lafayette hospital.
Mr. Jolivette was born on Dec. 23, 1962, in Sunset, La., where he was raised until moving to Lake Charles in 1972. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. Mr. Jolivette retired as a truck driver after many years of service with Pepsi. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.
He had many great qualities with a kind, caring, and compassionate heart. Mr. Jolivette also knew how to have a good time being the life of the party. He was a hard-working man who was a great dad, brother, friend, and lovable Godfather.
Those left to cherish his memory are three sons, Devon Green, Chavon Pitre and Logan Jolivette; and one daughter, Mariah Jolivette, all of Lake Charles; six brothers, Louis Jolivette Jr. (Lorenza) of LaPorte, Texas, John Jolivette Sr. (Judy) of Iowa, David Jolivette (Rosie) of Katy, Texas, Ronald Jolivette (Gloria) of Jacksonville, Fla., Anthony Jolivette (Janice), and Winnfeild Jolivette (Lisa) all of Lake Charles; four sisters, Jacqueline Goodley of Katy, Texas, Johanna Jolivette (Wilton Guillory), Judy Papillion (Burnell), all of Lake Charles; and Ophelia Shah (Nasir) of Beaumont, Texas; two half-sisters, Jennifer Thibodeaux (Glenn) of Arnaudville, and Vanessa Rubin (Patrick) of Alexandria; sister-in-law, Anquetta Jolivette of Lake Charles; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Ruby Jolivette Sr.; a brother, Clarence Jolivette; niece, Yolanda Jolivette; and nephew, Brent Jolivette.
Visitation will begin on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Johnson Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until the start of the rosary at 12 p.m. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery. Deacon Ray Menard will officiate the graveside service.
Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.