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Builder at 99 Still Builds His Legacy | Lake Charles News
At 99, Leroy Derouen still builds — with hands that may need help, but a spirit that refuses to slow down. A WWII vet who served on the USS Iowa and learned carpentry from his enslaved grandfather, Leroy rebuilt his own home after a fire destroyed everything, including $2,400 in savings. Now, as he prepares for his 99th birthday, he’s celebrating in the very house he built — a living legacy of grit, family, and craftsmanship, with 14 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren cheering him on. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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