Dewey Steven LeJeune

Dewey Steven LeJeune peacefully passed away on April 4, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 63. He was born on May 6, 1961, in Houston, Texas to the late Dewey Leon LeJeune and the late Dorothy Young Johnson. He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Dewey held a variety of jobs throughout his life, including house painting, security work, and lawn maintenance. He enjoyed simple things like fishing, camping, biking, a good cup of coffee, and a hearty home-cooked meal. Though he faced challenges with addiction, he cherished the time he spent with his mother and helped her whenever he could.

Dewey is survived by his sisters, Denise LeJeune Owens (Gerald, Jr.) and Kaye Arcement Self; one niece; nephews, Gerald “Trey” Owens, III. (Brandie), and Sean Tyler Owens (Lindsey), all of Hammond, Louisiana; as well as six great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey Leon LeJeune and Dorothy Young Johnson; step-father, Vernon Lee Johnson; and step-mother, Dot Wilson LeJeune; maternal grandparents, Walter and Ament Young, of Eunice, Louisiana, and paternal grandparents Olan and Cammie LeJeune of Eunice, Louisiana.

A graveside service at Holly Garden's Cemetery in Hammond, Louisiana will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Richard Murphy Hospice House, 1109 S. Chestnut St, Hammond, LA 70403.