Fred Joseph “Joe” Burleigh Jr., 47, of DeQuincy, passed into the arms of his Savior on Thursday, April 24, 2025. He was born on April 16, 1978, in Baton Rouge, La. Some of the things Joe enjoyed included family time, Mardi Gras beads, Reader’s Digest magazines, family pictures, loved swimming, and enjoyed bouncing the ball. He was truly a very special young man and impacted many lives. 

He is survived by his parents, Danny and Theresa Heard of DeQuincy; biological father, Fred Joseph Burleigh Sr. of Pineville, La.; sister, Cheslie Yellott (Toby) of DeQuincy; aunt, Cheryl (Scott) Brown, and his uncle, Frank L. Jones, all of DeQuincy along with aunts, uncles, cousins, and his favorite nieces, Laikyn and Bailee Folds. 

Joe is preceded in death by his grandparents, Carlton L. and Clarice Jones, James and Bobbie Burleigh; stepgrandparents, William and Lelia Heard; uncle, Dale Jones; along with his aunt, Dianne Heath. 

A Celebration of Joe’s life will be held at The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Wayne Neyland officiating. Visitation will be at The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy on Monday, from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Riley Smith Memorial Park (formerly DeQuincy Memorial Park) in DeQuincy.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Brighton Bridge Hospice and Resthaven Nursing Home, especially Mama Tammy, for the exceptional love and care they demonstrated. 

Services entrusted to Jordan and Amanda Mothershed of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonsnider.com.