Louis J. Mire

Louis Jean Mire, born July 16, 1920, died peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at age 90. A native of Prairieville and resident of Baton Rouge, he leaves behind his daughter, Trannie J. Madden and her husband, Mark; son, Dr. Louis E. Mire and his wife, Beth; six grandchildren, Samuel Madden and his wife, Bailey, Matthew Madden, Virginia Mire, Abby Richardson and her husband, Josh, Luke Mire, and Amanda Mire; great-granddaughter, Cecilia; numerous nieces and nephews; and devoted caregiver, Karen Calamia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn B. Mire; parents, Nestor and Juilette Braud Mire; brother, Earl; four sisters, Pearl, Lonie, Helen and Inell; and sister-in-law, Mary Helen Scudday. Louis was a veteran of World War II and served in the Eighth Air Force. The family would like to say a special thanks to his dedicated caregivers, Geraldine Spikes, Wendy and Hazel Johnson and Shirley Perry. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. until religious service at noon, conducted by Deacon Richard Grant. Burial in Greenoaks Memorial Park Cemetery. To leave condolences for the family please visit www.greenoaksfunerals.com. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to The American Heart Association , 4962 Florida Blvd., Suite 402, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.