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January 6, 2010Paul “J.P.” Joseph LeCompte, 87, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009.
Mr. LeCompte was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. A retired carpenter, he enjoyed carving. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife, Lita Rita Hebert LeCompte; sons, Stephen (Patsy) and Dennis (Sarah) LeCompte; daughters, Evelyn (Oley “Tubby”) Autin, Meridy (Randy) Liner and Nettie (David) Prejean; brother, Phillip LeCompte; sister, Kate Graham; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Nettie Bergeron LeCompte; son, Paul LeCompte; brothers, Bennie, Bobby and Roy LeCompte; sisters, Norma Robichaux, Jeannette Domangue and Alice Sonier; and one great-grandson, Scottie Prejean.
He is buried at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
Chauvin Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
