LEONARD THOMAS ESCORT JR.

Thu, 09/29/2022 - 3:40pm

Leonard Thomas Escort Jr., 66, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at Iberia Medical Center.

Visitation will be Fri-dy from 11 a.m. until services at noon at Church of Christ in Morgan City. Burial will follow in Morgan City Cemetery.

He is survived by his mother, Juanita Escort of Morgan City; three sons, Leonard Escort III of Fort Worth, Texas, Lance Escort of Centerville and Larry Chester of Morgan City; a daughter, Erica Warren of Lafayette; three brothers, Clifton Escort Sr. and Allen Escort, both of Morgan City, and Andrew Escort of Birmingham, Alabama; five sisters, Mary Prejean of Marrero, Juanita Escort of Houston, Ruth Escort, Caroline Green and Deatrel Escort, all of Morgan City, and Lillie Escort of Berwick; nine grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives.

He was preceded in death by his father, a grandson and two brothers.

Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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