COOK, SR. ROBERT CARLISLE "BOBBY"
A retired professional horse trainer and a resident of Plains, he died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 67 and a native of Baton Rouge. He was a member of the Louisiana National Guard. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Religious service at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Tommy French and the Rev. Dave Smith. Interment in Young Family Cemtery. Survived by his wife, Rotha Mills Cook, Plains; a daughter and son-in-law, Stefanie and Chad Blanchard, Port Allen; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert "Bob" Cook, Jr. and Kelli Carlisle Cook, Baton Rouge; two sisters, Carolyn Sue Peairs, Baton Rouge, and Betty Ann Joiner, Loranger; three brothers, Albert Lee Cook, Bude, Miss., Gene Ray Cook, Kentwood, and Donald Paul Cook, Baton Rouge; and his first grandson, Colt Lane Blanchard, who is yet to be born. Preceded in death by his parents, Samuel H. and Katie Rist Cook; two sisters, Beverly Jane Dean and Kathleen Samson; and a brother, the Rev. Samuel H. Cook, Jr. Pallbearers will be Clyde H. Mills, Bennett C. Mills, Gene R. Cook, John Mark Cook, Robert Scott Peairs and Tom Whiting. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Jeffrey K. Moonan, Dr. Billy May and Kenny Raye. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, the National Cutting Horse Association and the Louisiana Cutting Horse Association. He served as a judge for NCHA 4-H and was an inductee in the LCHA Hall of Fame.
CREDEUR, CURLEY J.
A resident of Port Allen, he died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at Veterans Affairs Hospital, New Orleans. He was 56 and a native of Opelousas. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Visiting at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m., led by Sister Emma Noel. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, celebrated by Monsignor Robert Berggreen. Interment in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Survived by his father, Wilbert G. Credeur, Port Allen; a son, Andy John Credeur and his wife, Ashley, of Walker; two grandchildren, his precious angels, Claire and Hailey Credeur; a sister, Vickie Gilbeau and husband, Preston of Belle Rose; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Eddie and Virginia Giroir; nieces and nephews, David Gilbeau, Joey Digirolamo, Jeannie Luckett and husband, Mike, Rossi, Josh, Timmy and Kimberly Messenger; a great-nephew, Christian; a great-niece, Katie Luckett; and a sister-in-law, Marolyn Giroir. Preceded in death by his wife, Susan Girior Credeur; mother, Savoie Credeur; and a brother-in-law, Carroll Giroir. He enjoyed cooking and raising his animals and belonged to the Lobdell Bunko Club.
CROCHET, JOHN
A memorial mass will be held for Jean Baptiste Crochet at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Lydia at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004. Rosary will be recited at the church at 9 a.m. Mr. Crochet was born in Loreauville on June 8, 1922, and lived for more than 50 years in New Iberia. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and gave of his time and labor for the church through the years. He was a retired welder and member of Local Union 198 in Baton Rouge. He passed away at his residence on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Amy Hebert Crochet; his sister, Mae Domingue; and a brother, Venus "Charlie" Crochet. Also surviving are his children, Jackie Angers and her husband, Chris, Kevin Crochet and Spring Hebert and her husband, Joey. He is survived also by six grandchildren, Katherine Angers, Lee Rebecca Angers, Joan Leece, Charisse Broussard, Phillip Lanza and Rebecca Hebert; and four great-grandchildren, Trey Scarabin, Mel and Christopher Leece and Beau Broussard. Mr. Crochet was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide and Edmonia Dugas Crochet; his brothers, Dennis "Dan," Joseph and Ernest "Beb"; a sister, Martha Derise; and his daughter-in-law, Rosie Crochet. His lifelong enjoyment was working in his yard and garden. He happily shared the fruits of his labor with all who came to admire, often sharing his plants, cuttings and vegetables with total strangers who happened to stop by to talk with him about the beauty in his yard and garden. It was his wish that his remains be donated to the Tulane Medical School in New Orleans. The family requests that no flowers be sent, but that monetary donations will be accepted and sent to Cancer Services, Hospice of Acadiana and other noted charities. The family wishes to express their thanks to all the medical personnel and family and friends who assisted so graciously in this time of our need.
FRIEZE, MICHAEL LEE
A resident of Baker, he died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at 2 a.m. at Earl K. Long Medical Center. He was 29 and a native of Lynnwood, Calif. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the Louisiana National Guard. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday. Religious service at the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Harvey Stuart and Brother Ronnie Charpentier. Interment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Survived by his mother, Sharon Frieze of Baker; father, Lee Frieze of California; grandmother, Jewell Hennesy of Zachary; three aunts, Jill Logue, Dell Guerra and Barbara Mattson; two uncles, Wayne Miley and Martin Mattson; and cousins, Jimmie Dell Jerry, Jeffrey Jenkins, Scott Morales, Keith Morales, Jim Wayne Miley, Chad Guerra, Alan Mattson, Alesha Mattson and Morgan Miley. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jim Miley. He was a member of the Baton Rouge Baptist Church.
GARDNER, WILLIE
A retired employee of Modern Tires and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 9:05 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. He was 81 and a native of Lake Providence. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at Winnfield Funeral Home from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Roosevelt Nolan. Interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Janice G. Banks; two sons, Willie Gardner, Jr. and Reginald Paul Gardner; a sister, Estella G. Harris; a brother, Issac Gardner; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
GIROD, JIMMY D.
Jimmy D. Girod died on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at East Jefferson Hospital. He was 72. Mr. Girod was born in Tullos, formerly resided in Baton Rouge and was a resident of Metairie for 33 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Pitts Girod; two sons, Mark Joel Girod and Jon Kevin Girod; two brothers, Marvin Glenn Girod and Walter Allen Girod; and three grandchildren. Visitation at L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner, from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004. Graveside service at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge.
GRASS, JUDE L.
Co-owner of Lew & Jude Hair Salon and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. He was 60 and a native of Plaquemine. Visiting at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plaquemine, from 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m., celebrated by the Rev. Cleo Milano. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by his business partner and special friend, Lew Bodie of Baton Rouge; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John W. and Betty Grass, Jr., Baton Rouge, and Wayne and Sara Grass, Plaquemine; a niece and three nephews, Jane Mitchell, John W. Grass, III, Harvey Grass and Wayne "Bubba" Grass; and his faithful dog, Suzette. Preceded in death by his parents, John Wilfred, Sr. and Hilda Bossier Grass. He was a graduate of St. John School, where he received a perfect conduct award, and was a member of the Krewe of Apollo for many years. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, in charge of arrangements.
GROSS, CHARLES E. "SNOOP"
A retired truck driver for Vulcan Foundry and a resident of Walker, he departed this life Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. He was 61 and a native of Denham Springs. Religious service at St. Mark Baptist Church, 13590 Dunn St., Walker, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, conducted by the Rev. Edgar L. Thomas. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Dorothy Gross, Walker; two daughters, Amy Mathis, Baton Rouge, and Crystal Gross, Walker; a grandson, Amond Mathis, Baton Rouge; two brothers, Willie Gross, Jr. and wife, Alice, and Johnnie Gross, all of Denham Springs; four sisters, Mary Boyd and Dorothy Jordan and husband, Lawrence, all of Denham Springs, Wilma Rogers and husband, Elmo of Baton Rouge, and Margarete Simson of Los Angeles; two godchildren, Dawn Thigpen, Morgan City, and Cedric Thomas, Baton Rouge; and a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Will and Sam Ella Gross; a sister, Muriel Thomas; and three brothers, Frank, Samson and Joe Louis Gross. Charles was a graduate of West Livingston High School and a member of St. Mark Baptist Church. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements.
HEBERT, RAYMOND P.
A retired operator from Allied Chemical Corp. with 40 years of service, he died at 8:10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at his home in Addis. He was 87 and a native of Addis. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at noon Wednesday, celebrated by the Rev. Matt Dupre. Entombment in church mausoleum. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Huey P. Hebert and Rosemary Ockmand Hebert, Addis; a grandson and his wife, Huey, Jr. and Teresa Welch Hebert, Addis; a granddaughter and her husband, Bridget Hebert LeJeune and Kevin of Brusly; and five great-grandchildren, Mason, Abbey and Kaelee Hebert and Logan and Koty LeJeune. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Delapasse Hebert; parents, Luke and Ida Thibodeaux Hebert; two brothers, Leon and Addis Hebert; and two sisters, Cecile Hebert Gassie and Hilda Hebert Guidry. He was a former member of Richfield Hunting Club and the American Legion in Port Allen.
JACOBS, ELOISE ALLEN
Eloise Allen Jacobs went to be with the Lord and her loved ones on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004. She was a child of God and a true Christian. She loved God, life and her family and friends. She was 65, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Franklin County, Miss. Eloise was the daughter of Smylie and Rosie Lee McFall Allen, both of whom predeceased her. She was married for 44 years to William Harold Jacobs, who predeceased her on Jan. 31, 2003. Mrs. Jacobs is survived by her two brothers, Harold Lester Allen and Ellison B. Allen; and her two sisters, Robbie Geraldine Allen Mullins and Anne Rose Allen Temple. She will be missed by her in-laws, Noel David and Ruth Jacobs, Arie and Charlie Cooper, Edward Temple and Judy Allen; her eight nieces, three nephews, numerous great-nieces and great-nephews, family, friends and personal caregivers. Eloise was a lover of sports. She graduated from LSU with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and from William & Mary College in Williamsburg, Va., with a master's degree in counseling. Mrs. Jacobs has been a teacher and coach. She last worked at Walsingham Academy in Williamsburg as an athletic director. Mrs. Jacobs was a charter member of Walnut Hills Baptist Church. Also preceding Mrs. Jacobs in death was her nephew, Drew Cooper, and great-nephew, Christopher Edward Stanley. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2004. Visiting at Siloam Baptist Church, Meadville, Miss., from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Larry Robertson. Mrs. Jacobs' body will be laid to rest in the church cemetery.
