Lee V. Hebert Sr.'s Obituary
Lee V. Hebert, Sr. passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at the age of 82. Beloved father of Lee V. Hebert, Jr. (Beth), Dr. David Jay Hebert, and grandfather of Grant B. Hebert and Mason E. Hebert. He is survived by his two bothers Francis “Rusty” Hebert and Gene R. Lester.
Lee V. Hebert Sr was a life long educator working for the St. Tammany Parish School system for over 30 years as a mathematics and science teacher at Covington High School before becoming a guidance counselor and assistant principal. He moved from Covington High School to Abita Springs Junior High School as principal. After retiring from the public school system, he began teaching at Southeastern Louisiana University for the mathematics department.
Many students and friends referred to him as “Coach Hebert” due to his love of sports and working with youth. For more than 25 years, he could be seen on football fields in the autumn and gymnasiums in the winter wearing the striped shirt of an official. He loved sports and saw sports as a way for young people to build character and learn team work.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433, on
Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 3:00 PM, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM.
Entombment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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