John Francis LeJeune

October 21, 1961 - December 11, 2017

John Francis LeJeune, 56, of Metairie, Louisiana passed away December 11, 2017 in Long Beach, Mississippi. John was born in New Orleans to Archie and Beverly Vaurigaud LeJeune on October 21, 1961. He was a talented runner and avid bicyclist. Winning many medals in track and field and football through high school, and in later years biking up to 10 plus miles a day. Sometimes referred to as Bicycle John by friends and acquaintances and given the name Pedals by a beloved niece, most days he could be seen zipping through the neighborhood on his bike, which he also used as transportation. In recent years John moved to Long Beach, Mississippi where he continued to work as a very skilled handyman, was a John of all trades, and was known for his generosity and willingness to help others. He would, also, spend his days working on his property and home, building his tree house and taking care of his birds and furry friends. Always outdoors with a genuine love of nature, he would often reply when asked, how he was doing, he would say, “Another day in paradise.” John is preceded in death by his parents, Archie, Jr. and Beverly, and brother Archie III. John is survived by his sisters, Mary (Scott) Kephart of Metairie; Janie (Michael) Schlumbrecht of Metairie and Julie (Brian) Bordelon of Slidell. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews that loved him deeply and were loved by him. He will be greatly missed.