Leon Adam Francis

Coronavirus drive-through testing continues tomorrow at Houma Airbase; two additional sites scheduled for Friday, Saturday
May 27, 2020
Craig Chiasson
May 28, 2020
Coronavirus drive-through testing continues tomorrow at Houma Airbase; two additional sites scheduled for Friday, Saturday
May 27, 2020
Craig Chiasson
May 28, 2020

April 7, 1985 – May 27, 2020

Leon Adam Francis, 35, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bourg, Louisiana passed away on May 27, 2020.


A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2020 from 8:00 am until the Religious Ceremony at 11:00 with visitation to resume until 1:00 pm at Samart Funeral Home, Bayou Blue. Burial will follow in Chauvin Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Erin Francis; sons, Leon Francis II and Landyn Francis; daughter, Leryn Francis; mother, Joanne Francis and companion Lloyd Forsythe; brothers, Henry Francis Jr. and wife Pattie Francis, and Frank Francis; sister, Kandie Foret and husband Elrick Foret; and grandmother Hilda Authement.

He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Francis and brother, Mitchell Authement; grandfathers, Lionel Authement and Adam Francis; grandmother, Emily Billiot.


Leon was a former fitter but currently working as a carpenter, which he loved doing. He loved his tools. Leon had a heart of gold and would help anyone. He was a good husband and very loving father. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was all joking around.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Bayou Blue LLC is in charge of arrangements.