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I had the privilege of knowing Leonard in the final chapter of his life. He was quiet and kind. He always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye when I would talk with him. I want to thank Linda and her husband for always advocating for Leonard, especially when he could not do so for himself. The love I saw in the Chouquette family is beautiful and strong. I am glad to know that Leonard and Jane are finally reunited. I am praying for peace and comfort for the entire family at this time.
Leonard Julien Chouquette
June 24, 1940 ~ September 26, 2026
Born in:
Los Angeles, California
Resided in:
Asheville, North Carolina
Mr. Leonard Julien Chouquette, age 86, of Asheville, died on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Sunrise of Raleigh. After declining health, he passed peacefully during the early morning, while resting in his recliner.
Leonard was born June 24, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA, to the late Julien and Olevere Fann Chouquette. He was preceded in death by his parents, his devoted wife of 65 years, Jane King Chouquette, and by his younger sister, Sheila Chouquette Johnson.
A graduate of Salemburg High School, Mr. Chouquette served in the Navy, stationed in San Diego for four years. After returning to NC, he was employed at BellSouth/AT&T for 38 years. During retirement, he served his community by driving a school bus for Buncombe County Schools and received the Bus Driver of the Year Award in 2015. A member of Oakley Baptist Church for over 60 years, he served as an usher and deacon.
Mr. Chouquette is survived by his loving, younger sisters: Sonja Chouquette Jackson (Bill), and Audrey Chouquette Clements; and his three adoring daughters, Elizabeth Chouquette Wall (Chris), of King, Linda Chouquette Clipp (Randy), of Clayton, and Julia Chouquette Capps, of Asheville. He is also survived by five grandchildren: David Julian Clipp (Michelle), of Jacksonville, FL, Grace Elise Clipp (fiancé, John), of Charleston, SC, Gregory Julien Capps, of Raleigh, Caroline Olivia Capps, of Phoenix, AZ, and Natalie Nora Capps, of Asheville. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Theodora Jane Clipp and Lincoln Cornell Clipp; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 5, at 12 noon at Oakley Baptist Church in Asheville. Rev. Dr. Randy Clipp will officiate. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church during the hour prior to the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Charles George Veterans Medical Center in Asheville, NC.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Leonard Julien Chouquette 's name.
Charles George VA Medical Center
1100 Tunnel Road
Asheville,
NC