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Mr. Leo Albert Hebert, born June 17th, 1922 in Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away October 8th, 2010, in Livingston, Texas at the age of 88. When Leo was 16, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corp. and the Army National Guard. He later transferred to the Army Air Corp., where he was an airplane mechanic. Mr. Hebert soon became a pilot then he graduated to flight instructor and First Lieutenant. Leo trained French Nationals for combat pilot duty. He was fluent in the French language because it was spoken in his home growing up. Leo was nicknamed Washing Machine by General DeGaule for his ability to wash out French Pilots. Mr. Hebert was an active member of Lake Livingston Village Property Owners Association. He was also an Officer of A.R.F. Radio Control Model Airplane Club for many years. Leo was also a Flotilla Commander of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary patrolling Lake Livingston. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Leo Hebert and Victoria Bouchard. He is survived by son Joe Hebert and wife Jeanie, and one grandson Travis. Visitation was held Sunday October 10th, 2010 at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. To sign the online guestbook please go to www.pacefuneral.com