JOHN JOSEPH GREAUX

Sept. 7, 1927 ~ March 10, 2015
Funeral services for John Joseph Greaux will be celebrated at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian burial on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at the Church of the Assumption in Franklin. Father Angelo Cremaldi will be the Celebrant for the Mass with Father Lloyd Benoit concelebrating. He will be laid to rest in the Franklin Cemetery.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin from 10 a.m. until time of dismissal, with the rosary being prayed at 1 p.m.
Mr. John was a native and lifelong resident of Franklin, who passed away at the age of 87 on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at Maison Teche Nursing Center in Jeanerette. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in the Philippines during World War II. Following his military service, he married the love of his life, Joyce, and the two started their family. He began what would become a lifelong career in the oilfield in 1951 with Exxon (then Humble Oil) and retired in 1986, after 35 years of dedicated service. John was a people person, never meeting a stranger. He enjoyed traveling and Sunday afternoon get-togethers with family and friends. But his passion in life was growing and tending to his rose garden. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Joyce Thibodeaux Greaux; four children, Katherine G. Graffeo and her husband, Veto; Manley Greaux and his wife, Gloria; Karen G. Verret and her husband, Jimmy; and Donna G. Boudreaux and Edward “Boozer” Boudreaux; eight grandchildren, Daniel Graffeo and his wife, Paula; George Graffeo, Bonnie G. Anderson and her husband, David; Laura G. Louviere and her husband, Sammy; Frank J Greaux and his wife, April; Stephanie Greaux; Christopher Tyler and his wife, Tabitha; and Lauren Tyler; and 15 great grandchildren, Courtney, McKenzie, Brett, Lyndi, Claire, Samantha, Ashley, Thomas, Raygen, Ashley, Joseph, Sara, Nicholas, Darcey and Charlotte.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rene Greaux and Odille Darcé Greaux; and one sister, Gertrude Greaux Lege.
Serving as pallbearers will be Daniel Graffeo, George Graffeo, David Anderson, Christopher Tyler, Thomas Greaux, Brett Price and Sammy Louviere. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Greaux, Joseph Duhon and Nicholas Louviere.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Dr. Steve Boudreaux and the staff of Maison Teche Nursing Center for the loving and compassionate care given to Mr. John.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in Mr. John’s name to the De La Salle Christian Brothers, 100 Keeney Ave., Lafayette, LA 70501.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin.