Ernest J. "E.J." Gremillion, 88, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on Tuesday December 18, 2012.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be observed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Hazel T. Gremillion; sons, Steven Gremillion and wife Susan, Ernie Gremillion and wife Melanie, Richard Gremillion and wife Deanie; sister, Joyce G. Mostyn; grandchildren, Gregory "Greg" Gremillion, Joel Gremillion and wife Elekcra, Jenna Gremillion, Ava Gremillion, Joni Gremillion, Kati Gremillion; 2 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Stella Gremillion; brothers, Irvin Gremillion, Dudley Gremillion; sisters, Agnes G. Gautreaux, Lois G. Savoie, Wina G. Terrebonne, Gladys Gremillion.
He is best remembered by family and friends for his inventive mind and he held numerous U.S. Patents.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the first Lafourche Parish Levee Board, the first Greater Lafourche Port Commission.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.