Leonard Dale Troutman

Leonard Dale Troutman, 74, of Roanoke passed away peacefully on Dec. 30, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Visitation will be held at Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. Visitation will resume at Roanoke Church of the Brethren, located at 205 W. 1st St. in Roanoke, on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at 9 a.m., with a memorial service beginning at 2 p.m.

Leonard was a graduate of Roanoke High School and McNeese State University. He was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman. Leonard later taught and coached at Pecan Island and Welsh High schools for over 30 years.

Leonard liked to fish, hunt and spend time with family. He will be remembered by not only his family but the countless players he coached and students he taught. Leonard loved people and always knew someone anywhere he went. He will be missed.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Martha Parsons Troutman; daughter Elissa Troutman Turner (Kent); son Jim Troutman (Jenny); son John Troutman (Liz); five grandchildren, Seth Cradeur, Kate Cradeur, Sammy Cradeur, Isla Troutman and James Troutman and sisters Frances McCarty and Mary Kay Epperly.

Leonard is preceded in death by his father and mother, Francis and Irma Troutman; brothers Roy, Kenneth, Don, Harold, David and Carl and sister Debbie Demarest.

The family would like to especially thank Heart of Hospice, MD Anderson and Dr. Christopher Achee.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to MD Anderson at gifts.mdanderson.org.