Leroy Plaisance

Leroy E Plaisance, 82, of Benton Arkansas and Westwego, Louisiana passed away August 14, 2020.  He was born August 6, 1938, in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana to Sidney F and Mary Armentine Matherne Plaisance.  Leroy loved adventure whether it was fishing in the gulf, traveling with family, cooking crawfish or just playing with the grandkids.  He was known by all for his generous and kind heart, he never saw someone in need that he did not try to take care of.

In addition to his parents, Leroy was preceded in death by one son, Miles Scott Plaisance, ten siblings, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  He is survived by his wife, Joyce Jenkins-Plaisance, 2 daughters Cindy Grey (Terri) of Bay St. Louis Mississippi, and Brandy Chumley (Jerry) of Benton, 1 son, Jerome Plaisance (Nova) of Benton and five step children ( Ronette Metcalf, Shelley Drake, Bart Jenkins, Jonn Witham, Billy Bladsacker.  He also leaves behind 20 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m, Thursday, August 20, at Smith Funeral Home in Benton.  A graveside service will follow immediately after visitation at New Rosemont Cemetery in Benton.

Please help keep everyone safe by wearing a face covering and practicing social distancing.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.