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|resting_place= McCall Cemetery in Grand Chenier
|resting_place= McCall Cemetery in Grand Chenier
|alma_mater=McNeese Junior College<br>
|alma_mater=McNeese Junior College<br>
Colorado A&M University<br>
[[Louisiana State University]]
[[Louisiana State University]]
|occupation= [[Farmer]] and [[Cattle]]man
|occupation= [[Farmer]] and [[Cattle]]man
==Career==
==Career==
In 1950, LeBleu wed the former Virgie Annie McCall (1918-2016), and the couple established their residence in her native Cameron Parish. Mrs. LeBleu was the daughter of the 40-year Cameron Parish School Superintendent Thomas W. McCall and the former Marie Portal, a teacher. She was descended from Dr. Milledge MCall,, the patriarch of the first family to settled the Grand Chenier AREA. Like her parents, Virgie LeBleu , like her husband was a graduate of LSU. She worked in public education in Cameron Parish and was instrumental in the establishment and the stocking of the Cameron Parish Library. During the devastating Hurricane Audrey in 1957, the LeBleus took emergency shelter in a large oak tree near their home.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167179541/virgie-annie-lebleu|title=Virgie Annie McCall LeBleu|publisher=Findagrave.com|accessdate=November 29, 2020}}</ref>
In 1950, LeBleu wed the former Virgie Annie McCall (1918-2016), and the couple established their residence in her native Cameron Parish. Mrs. LeBleu was the daughter of the 40-year Cameron Parish School Superintendent Thomas William McCall (1884--1967) and the former Marie Portal (1887-1976), also an educator. Mrs. LeBleu was descended from Dr. Milledge Eillism McCall (1803-1880), the patriarch of the first white family to settle in the Grand Chenier area. Like her husband and parents, Virgie LeBleu was a graduate of LSU. She worked in public education in Cameron Parish and was instrumental in the establishment and the stocking of the Cameron Parish Library. During the devastating Hurricane Audrey in 1957, the LeBleus took emergency shelter in a large oak tree near their home.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167179541/virgie-annie-lebleu|title=Virgie Annie McCall LeBleu|publisher=Findagrave.com|accessdate=November 29, 2020}}</ref>
Conway LeBleu was a member of the Cattleman's Association, the [[Farm Bureau]], and the Optimist Club. He was active in the Sabine River Authority, the administrative agency for Toledo Bend Reservoir. He was a member of the Louisiana Intracoastal Seaway Association, the Cameron Waterworks Board, and prior to his legislative tenure the Cameron Parish Police Jury, the parish governing body akin to the county commission in most other states.<ref name=lebleu/>
Conway LeBleu was a member of the Cattleman's Association, the [[Farm Bureau]], and the Optimist Club. He was active in the Sabine River Authority, the administrative agency for Toledo Bend Reservoir. He was a member of the Louisiana Intracoastal Seaway Association, the Cameron Waterworks Board, and prior to his legislative tenure the Cameron Parish Police Jury, the parish governing body akin to the county commission in most other states.<ref name=lebleu/>