Walter LeBlanc

Walter Allen LeBlanc passed in the divinely-given peace and joy won for him through the life, death, and resurrection of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on June 4, 2026, at the age of 89 years, 9 months, and 17 days. Walter was born to Duprey and Gladys LeBlanc in Port Arthur, Texas. He became a child of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on September 25, 1936. He later affirmed his Christian faith through the Rite of Confirmation on April 4, 1971, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Aldine, Texas. On May 8, 1959, Walter married Patricia Ann Massey in Port Arthur, Texas; a union that was built on a promise to one another, in the institution of holy matrimony designed by God, that carried them to over 67 years together as husband and wife. This marriage was blessed with the birth of three sons – Robert Earl, Ronald Eugene, and Rodney Edward. Survivors include his wife Pat; children, Robert and his wife Paula of Buda, Texas, Ron and his wife Donna of Magnolia, Texas, and Rodney and his wife Shelley of Magnolia, Texas. Walter and Pat were blessed with 10 grandchildren – Ashley, Brandon, Paige, Alice, Mitchell, Amanda, Lydia, Daniel, Weston, and Zane and 20 great-grandchildren – Skylar, Max, Gavin, Ryleigh, Toby, Embree, Scout, Tatum, Brayden, Ruby, Rawley, Maizie, Hazel, Lawson, Charlie, Raelynn, Arlow, Alice, Owen, and pre-born Conway. Walter served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War, as an air traffic controller based in England. After this service, he transitioned this training and experience into a career in the Federal Aviation Administration, as an air traffic controller, for over 30 years concluding as a trainer for future controllers. In the midst of his career, he made time in the late 1970’s to also serve one term as the mayor for the City of Magnolia, Texas. For the first two decades of his retirement, Walter and Pat traveled across the United States in one of those motorhomes or travel trailers that he had to have at that very moment. They were either bouncing around the state and national parks or taking in all the historical sites or just hanging out in the valley on the Rio Grande. Interlaced in all those years, Walter took great pleasure in making things out of wood in his shop and then giving them away to family and friends. Most of his adult life, he was serving in one or more leadership roles within his church. As sheep, he and Pat were drawn to join together with the fellowship of believers every Sunday to hear the Good Shepherd’s voice. Even when they were not able to attend church in these last several months, it was important to him that they watch the services on the television and for their pastor to bring Christ’s gifts of Word and Sacrament. Walter’s life revolved around his family, his faith, and his love of country. Jesus said to her (Martha), “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” She said to him, “Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into the world.” (John 11:25-27) In lieu of flowers, the LeBlanc Family request memorials to be given to Zion Lutheran Church in Tomball, Texas. The Addison family and staff of Magnolia Funeral Home extend condolences to Walter's family and friends during this difficult time.