Wallace Kebodeaux Obituary

Age - 86

September 12, 2023

Lake Charles, LA

Wallace "Lee" Leon Kebodeaux, age 86, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Wallace was born to the late Homer and Vivian Kebodeaux on October 5, 1936, in Lake Charles, LA. He married his late wife, Willie Kebodeaux, in 1975 and remained so for 46 years until she passed. Lee enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and being around his loved ones. One of his most proud accomplishments was owning his own business, Keb's Auto Salvage. Those who knew him just called him "Mr. Keb". He was also a member of the National Guard. Lee is preceded in death by his son, David Young; son-in-law, Larry Ellender; and brother, Marvin Kebodeaux. His memory will be cherished by his children, Dennis Murray(Cindy) of Shreveport, LA, Charlotte Ellender of Sulphur, LA, and Mitch Young(Christine) of Lake Charles, LA; 9 grandchildren, Kristin LeBoeuf(Clint), Lori Young, Amy Judice(Garrett), Kimberly Ramsey (Chris), Amanda Sonnier, Nina Sonnier, Aaron Young, Stacey Booth(Heath), and Rachel Smith(Josh); 12 great-grandchildren, Grayson, Emersyn, Riley, Reid, Trinity, Nyla, Lucas, Lila, Brantley, Weston, Kristen, Maverick and Kenlee; and a sister-in-law, Nadine Kebodeaux The family will welcome the public for visitation at J. E. Hixson & Sons Funeral Home Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 5 pm until 8 pm. Visitation will resume the following day at 9 am until time of funeral service at 10 am. Burial will follow at Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. JEHixson. com for the Kebodeaux family.

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