Leon Hebert Jr.

Life’s Reflections

Leon Hebert Jr., affectionately known as Junebug, was born to Leon Hebert Sr. and Elverine Hebert on October 18, 1953.

Leon spent his childhood years in Blessing, TX, raised by his loving mother and two amazing father figures, Leon Hebert, Sr. and Mr. Amos Deadrick, whom he loved dearly. Leon confessed his love and devotion to Christ at an early age and was a member of Free Zion Baptist Church in Blessing, TX.

Leon was a graduate of Tidehaven High School in the early 70’s. He then enlisted in the United States Military (NAVY) and was later honorably discharged due to an injury. Leon did not let that slow him down and became a CDL truck driver to provide for his family.  Leon never met a stranger. His smile, laugh, and personality was infectious. He enjoyed fishing, dancing, playing pool, softball and cooking. The one thing Leon loved the most, his pride and joy, was spending time with his children, grandchildren, and family. There was nothing he enjoyed more.

Leon Hebert was preceded in death by his grandparents, Batiste and Dora Cormier Hebert, Emmit and Lola Franklin Rivers; his parents, Leon Sr. and Eleverine Rivers – Hebert, Amos Deadrick; five siblings, Curtis Lee, Ronald Keith, Emmit, Brenda and James Elroy; two sons, Christopher Mitchell, and Cameron Mitchell (Laura). 

Leon Hebert Jr. transitioned from earth to a new life on September 22, 2022. He now leaves all of us to remember him. He leaves his five children: Audra (Nikki) Hebert of Belleglade, FL., Leon Hebert III of Bay City, TX., Leonnisha Hebert of Stafford, TX., Shakeia Hebert of Missouri City, TX. Kurtisha Hebert of Houston, TX. Five surviving siblings: Joycelyn J. Peterson (Vince Peterson) of Brazoria, TX., Yolanda Green-Jones of Houston, TX., Teri K. Hebert of Lake Jackson, TX., Tracy R. Jefferson (Regginald Jefferson) of Bay City, TX., Kathy Y. Blaine (Oliver Blaine) of Katy, TX.; one sister in-law, Sheila Hebert of Angleton, TX.; sixteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

June Bug, as people called him, was a very special person that will be greatly missed. He touched every life he encountered in one way or another. He was truly the definition of a soldier for Christ and his heart showed it. He lived by the Garden of Gethsemane, accepting the will of God for his life. June Bug selflessly sacrificed himself for others.

There was never a dull moment when he was around. His presence would uplift everyone’s spirit with a laugh, a dance, a smile, or just his kind words. He will be so dearly missed. “The race is not given to the swift or to the strong but to the one who endures to the end” (Ecclesiastes 9:11); so we will end with his famous words “You got to want it”!

Funeral services will be Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Dixon Funeral Home, 2025 East Mulberry, Angleton, TX at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ben Hadden officiating.  Visitation will be same day as service from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.  Masks to be worn at your discretion.

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