Irby Joseph Gros Jr.

Irby Joseph Gros Jr. entered into Eternal Rest on August 4, 2016 at the age of 78. Beloved and loving husband of 57 years to Marietta Thibodeaux Gros. Loving father of Kimberly Gros Griffin and her husband Don. Grandfather of Candace Griffin Voisin (Cade) and Brandi Griffin Marlowe (Jonathan). Great-grandfather of Jonathan R. Marlowe II and Griffin E. Marlowe. Brother of June Dell Portier (Gene). Brother-in-law of Gladys Thibodeaux and the late Ralph Thibodeaux. Son of the late Irby Joseph Gros Sr. and Rita Lombas Gros. Also survived by other loving family members and friends.
Irby served his country in the U.S. Army during the Cuban Missle Crisis. He retired from Chevron in Belle Chasse, LA. Irby was a member of Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church in Harvey, V.F.W. Post 7307 (Marrero), Theta Golden Agers, the Lafitte Senior Center Duck Carvers and the Plaquemines Hunting Club. He was a skilled duck carver and enjoyed many hours perfecting his talent. He will be sadly missed.
The family extends their gratitude to the staff of Hospice Compassus and his caregivers, Sarah and Kentrell for their care and compassion.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOMES, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA on Monday, August 8, 2016 from 9 AM to 1 PM. A Funeral Mass will follow in the funeral home chapel. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com .