Leroy Paul Anthony, Sr.

St. Martinville - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Notre Dame Catholic Church in St. Martinville for Leroy Paul Anthony, Sr., 77, who passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Notre Dame Catholic Church from 7:00 am until time of service on Saturday. A rosary will be prayed at 8:30 am on Saturday. Rev. Clifton Labbe, SVD will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Scriptures will be read by Janise Anthony and Howard Bonhomme III. Gift Bearers will be Kwanita Narcisse, Brianna Anthony and Brittney. The Prayer of the Faithful will be read by Michael Mallery, Sr. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery in St. Martinville. A native and lifelong resident of St. Martinville, LA., Leroy Paul Anthony Sr., affectionately known as “Peanut” was born on May 27, 1942 to the union of the Late Wilbert Anthony and the Late Lena James Anthony. He was reared in a Catholic home and baptized into Notre Dame Catholic Church, where he remained a parishioner, Trustee of the Knights of Peter Claver Council #54 and a member of Goodwill Mutual Aid Society. Peanut completed his formal education via the schools of St Martin Parish and graduated in 1960 from Carver High School in Breaux Bridge, LA. He began working as a welder at Breaux’s Bay Craft of Loreauville, LA. where he retired after 40 plus years of dedicated service. He enjoyed barbecuing, gardening, watching sports, and his favorite soap opera “The Young and the Restless”, as well as keeping his home and yard beautiful. But the times he treasured most was spent with his wife of 51 years, the love he shared with her was for the stars. The passion between the two was so special that words could not explain. He also spent treasured moments with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and family. While spending countless hours with his family, Peanut loved spreading his wisdom and guidance with everyone, especially his grandchildren. He had a strong will of faith and always emphasized to his grandchildren the importance of “perseverance” and “to continue to Trust in the Lord”. Peanut was a man that “lived like any day could be his last”. The love he spread was contagious to everyone around him. He was the sun that lifted the clouds away. His radiance brought warmth and happiness that could make you smile. There never was a situation that he could not make better. Peanut peacefully departed his earthly life to take his place with God. Through it all he was a very devoted husband, father, and grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend until his passing. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 51 years, Barbara Mallery Anthony; sons, Leroy Paul Anthony, Jr. (Shannon), Wilbert J. Anthony (Belinda), and Dwayne K. Anthony; daughter, Sharon Kay Bonhomme (Howard Jay Bonhomme, III); brother, Elton Anthony (Armetine); sister, Emily Mitchell; grandchildren, Kwanita Narcisse (Emmanual), Leroy Anthony, III, Chelsea Fontenot, Janiah Anthony, Jaylon Bonhomme, Jaevion Bonhomme, Treavon Bonhomme, Brittney Anthony, Brianna Anthony, Bernard Alexander, Jacorey Lewis, Othello Anthony, O''Ryan Anthony, and Tyrese Williams; two great grandchildren, Jace Bonhomme and Chase Fontenot; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Valsin Anthony; and one brother-in-law, Joseph Valsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert J. and Lena J. Anthony; sister, Annabelle Valsin; and brother, Clarence Anthony. Pallbearers will be Leroy Anthony III, Jaylon Bonhomme, Jaevion Bonhomme, Treavon Bonhomme, Jacory Lewis, and Cameron Theyard. Honorary pallbearers will be Leroy Anthony, Sr., Wilbert Anthony, Dwayne Anthony, Phillip James Sr., Michael Williams, Alvin Mallery, Sr., Harrison Mallery, Calvin Mallery, Michael Mallery, Sr., Elton Anthony, Joseph Valsin, Howard Bonhomme III, Darrel Anthony, and Scott Anthony. Pellerin Funeral Home (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements. To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com