Jerome, affectionately known as Jerry, was best remembered for his jovial, enthusiastic, boisterous laughter, and was the light of his family’s life.
Jerry was born on September 10, 1948, one of five children, to Bennie and Jerome Gremillion Sr. in New Orleans, Louisiana. From a young age, his ambition was to be the “King of everything.” His days were full of laughter and fun.
In 1969, he enlisted into the United States Navy, touring in the Mediterranean region during the Vietnam era. On January 11, 1975, he married the love of his life, Marie Cox. His mother, Bennie, was so proud to welcome Marie into his life, often thanking her for willingly tolerating Jerry’s antics. In 1979 he received an honorable discharge from the Navy.
Together Jerry and Marie welcomed two children: Jennifer and Christopher. He was a proud husband and father, working hard to provide for his family and keeping their home full of laughter and joy. His downtime was spent doing what he loved most, spending time with his family.
Jerry retired from The Gates Rubber Co. as a district sales manager, where he perfected his ice breaker: “Have you seen my Pride and Joy?”
After retirement he loved spending time with his grandchildren, giving out his “Pride and Joy,” and watching Two and a Half Men, Big Bang Theory, Football, and A Christmas Story.
Jerry was welcomed into Heaven by his parents, and grandparents, James and Odile Gremillion, Ollier and Jennie Sullivan.
Those left to cherish his memory, his true pride and joy, are his wife Marie; children, Jennifer Ezell and husband Brian, Christopher Gremillion and wife Denise; his grandchildren, Corey Doucet and wife Kyliee, Kylee Ezell, Kaitlyn Gremillion, Dylan Ezell, and Haley Gremillion; and two great grandchildren, Bentley and Ella-Rose. He is also survived by his four sisters Gayle Fournet, Karen Carso, Michelle Knowles, and Deborah Evans.
The family will welcome friends on Saturday, October 24, 2020 beginning at 9am until 11am. A celebration of his life will begin at 11am led by Pastor Steve Cox.
We invite you to sign his digital register book and leave a fond memory or sentiment of condolences at www.hixonfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his favorite charity, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
