Charles Claiborne LeBourgeois was born in New Orleans on May 19, 1937, the son of Mary Martha deBalathier Claiborne and Louis Powell LeBourgeois, and brother of the late Louis “Wootie” Powell LeBourgeois, Jr.
Charles, or as his mother called him and by which we all know him, "Bush," died peacefully on December 18, 2020 at his home in New Orleans, surrounded by his family. Bush attended Metairie Park Country Day School and earned both a BA and a Juris Doctorate from Tulane University. Bush began his professional life in finance at the First National Bank of Commerce and later joined Morgan Keegan and Company, where he finished his career. As a true New Orleanian, Bush reveled in what the City had to offer and took great pleasure in the camaraderie of being a member of various organizations.
Following his retirement, Bush and Fannie spent most of their time at their home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi where he joyfully pursued his many interests. His talents in the kitchen were only surpassed by his legendary storytelling. He often entertained guests with tales of his trips to Horn Island in pursuit of the prized and elusive Tripletail. He indulged in his lifelong passion of building and flying remote controlled airplanes and working in his workshop on his latest creations.
Bush is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Ann Waller LeBourgeois; his sons, Charles Claiborne LeBourgeois, Jr. (Helen), Michael Livaudais LeBourgeois (Marley), and William Cole LeBourgeois (Brooke); seven grandchildren, Charles “Clay” Claiborne LeBourgeois, III, Caroline “Nina” Grace LeBourgeois, Morgan Louise LeBourgeois, Kingsland Eastman LeBourgeois, James Bush LeBourgeois, William “Wills” Cole LeBourgeois, Jr, and Lane Ransom LeBourgeois. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, the family will hold a private service and burial. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a charity of your choice.
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