Mervin Joseph Simoneaux

Mervin J. Simoneaux, Sr. entered his eternal home in Heaven on February 17, 2021. He was born in Paincourtville on November 5, 1938. He was a retired electrician with Local 995 and reared his family in Baton Rouge. He leaves behind many cherished memories with his wife of 63 years, Evelyn Barbier Simoneaux; children, Terri Smart (Donald), Dana Simoneaux (Phil), Mervin J. (Joey) Simoneaux, Jr., (Sandy), and Brent Simoneaux (Lona); son-in-law, Billy Bourgeois; 14 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren; brother, Boo (Mona); sister, Marion (JC). Mervin was preceded in death by his parents, Clebert Sr. and Mae Sauce Simoneaux; brothers, Chester and Bobby; sisters, Lois, Margaret and Elsie; daughter, Merlyn Bourgeois; and great grandchildren, Kaleb and Ezra Pinkston. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East (11000 Florida Blvd) from 5 to 8 pm. It will resume on Thursday at 9 am until service at 11 in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.