Elie Japlin Hebert

Elie Japlin Hebert, 86, of Biloxi, died Saturday, January 26, 2019, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Hebert was born in Gueydan, LA, and had been a longtime resident of Biloxi. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years as a medic and worked at the Biloxi VA for 25 years. Mr. Hebert was a huge LSU Tigers fan, whom bled purple and gold. He will be remembered for his infectious smile and for never meeting a stranger. Mr. Hebert was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Kathleen Hebert; parents, Elie and Lydia Hebert; two sons, Tony and Paul Michael Hebert; and two brothers, Milton and Ivy Hebert. Survivors include four children: daughter, Vicki (Mark) Howard, daughter, Ann-Marie (David) Leckich, of Biloxi, son, Bryan (Linda) Hebert and son, Ivy (Lisa) Hebert, of Gulfport; seven grandchildren, Mark-David (Amanda) Howard, Chad (Tricia) Howard of Gulfport, Victoria Leckich of Biloxi, Becca Hebert of Atlanta, Jessi Hebert of Gulfport, Jania (Michael) Adams and Jason Hebert, of Biloxi; five great-grandchildren, Lexi Killebrew, Annalie and Maddox Howard of Gulfport, Faith and Anchor Adams of Biloxi, Chad Howard Jr. (TC) of Gulfport; and two sisters, Wilda Sanders and Arthurine Hebert. The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Nativity B.V.M. Elementary School. A very special thanks to Gloria and Sadds Health Care, Robin Williams and Mrs. Bea, Mrs. Mary, Latasha, and Mr. Fred Mullins from The Catherine House for all of their love and extra care. We are forever grateful. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at 3 p.m. at Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Cathedral where friends may call two hours before service time. Burial will be in Biloxi City Cemetery. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.