Calvin "Ellis" Joseph LeBlanc, 91, died Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 8:52 pm. Born November 23, 1931 he was a native of Napoleonville, Louisiana and resident of Chackbay, Louisiana.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 8:30 AM until service time at Saint Joseph Co-Cathedral. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM at the church with burial following at Saint Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by his daughter, Gwen Battaglia and husband Michael; grandsons, Toby Battaglia and wife Tracy, Blake Battaglia and wife, Ashley; great grandchildren, Cade Battaglia, Emma Lambdin, Gianna Battaglia, Cecilia Battaglia, Gabriel Ellis Battaglia; sisters, Dorothy Couvegan. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who adored him, especially, Ralph "Butsie" Folse.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Verdie Folse LeBlanc; parents, Camille LeBlanc and Lillian Blanchard LeBlanc.
Ellis was the owner of Jutz's Restaurant. He was a Korean War Army Combat veteran.
The family would like to thank, Dr. Gregory Chaisson and his staff, Dr. Francis Robichaux, and the staff of Haydel Memorial Hospice.
Ordoyne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.