Leonce Paul LANOUX

Leonce Paul "Buddy" Lanoux, Jr., age 78, of San Antonio, a physical therapist for over 45 years, died in San Antonio on May 18, 2005, after a brief illness. He was born in New Orleans, LA on June 5, 1926, son of Leonce Paul and Bertha Melancon Lanoux. He honorably served in the United States Navy in the Pacific during World War II. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Tulane University in 1950 and received further training at Hermann Hospital in Houston. He received a degree in business administration from Kilgore Junior College. Buddy served as a founding board member of two polio centers for children in Kilgore, TX and Brenham, TX. as well as serving on the Board of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners. He was an active member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in San Antonio, where he joyfully served as an usher for many years. An avid golfer all of his life, Buddy served as a volunteer for Golf San Antonio. He also served as a greeter in the San Antonio International Airport Ambassador program as well as an official tour guide for the City of San Antonio. He is survived by his wife, Sue Laney Lanoux; two sisters, six children and numerous grandchildren; and a host of friends. A Celebration of Buddy's Life will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 21, 2005 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church with Father Omar Pitman Officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1 St. Luke's Lane, San Antonio, TX 78209 or to St. Jude's Home for Children. Private Services will be held in New Orleans, LA at a later date.