Leroy Wallace Head, devoted husband and father, beloved grandfather, and friend to many, was carried away to his eternal home at the age of 86 during the morning hours of Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his home surrounded in love.
Leroy was born in Rayville, Louisiana on October 8, 1938, the youngest of three sons born to the union of Wesley and Ruby Head. He graduated from Jena High School and then went on to trade school where he became certified in welding. He moved to South Louisiana to work in the Oil Industry. It was there in Morgan City where he met and married the love of his life, Sherry Topham. Leroy and Sherry were blessed with three children. Leroy enjoyed the simple things in life, God’s beauty in nature, being an avid fisherman and hunter, and growing a big vegetable garden to share with all those around him. But what was truly most important in his life is that which matters most, Faith and family. Leroy served his God and community as a Deacon and a certified Sunday School Teacher. He was gifted with a servant’s heart and made sure to know of those in need and most importantly to see that those needs were met. He was instrumental in building three local churches in the community.
His memory will forever live on in the hearts of his three children, Dori H. Istre and her husband John, Rev. Brian L. Head and his wife Anna, and A. Glynn Head and his wife Monica; four grandchildren, Kaci I. Brown (Chris), Kayla I. Perry (Ricky), Braxton L. Head (Torri), and Karlyn H. Guilbeau (Stephen); seven great grandchildren, Katelyn, Justin, Allie, Bryson, Wesley, Sadie Grace, and Charlotte Rose; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 67 years, Sherry Elaine Topham Head; his parents, James Wesley Head and Ruby Chevallier Head; his two brothers, James Head and Herman Head; and his granddaughter, Brittani Nicole Head.
In keeping with his wishes, graveside services will be held with his family and church family on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the Berwick Cemetery.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Heart of Hospice, Franklin, LA as well as to his caregivers, Kaye, Wanda, Geraldine, Brandy, Tysie, and Thomasina for the loving and compassionate care provided.
Family and friends are invited to share their memories and condolences with the family by visiting Leroy’s memorial page at www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc. 1111 Lia Street, Patterson, LA 70392, (985) 395-7873.