OBITUARY
Mervin Joseph Simoneaux
November 5, 1938 – February 17, 2021
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.
FAMILY
- Evelyn Barbier Simoneaux, Wife
- Terri Smart (Donald), Daughter
- Dana Simoneaux (Phil), Daughter
- Mervin J. (Joey) Simoneaux, Jr (Sandy), Son
- Brent Simoneaux (Lona), Son
- Billy Bourgeois, Son-in-law
- Boo (Mona), Brother
- Marion (JC), Sister
- Clebert Sr. and Mae Sauce Simoneaux, Parents (deceased)
- Chester and Bobby Simoneaux, Brothers (deceased)
- Lois, Margaret and Elsie, Sisters (deceased)
- Merlyn Bourgeois, Daughter (deceased)
- Kaleb and Ezra Pinkston, Great Grandchildren (deceased)
- 14 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren
Services
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Visitation
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Visitation
Thursday, February 25, 2021
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Funeral Service
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Memories
Mervin Joseph Simoneaux
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ADD A MEMORYCatherine Jeansonne
February 18, 2021
He was such a Good Man. I'm so glad I had a chance to get to know him. Loved his family so much. He was very warm, loving he was a great neighbor to my sister and her family. He will be missed.
Eric Simoneaux
February 18, 2021
He was a great man and the best Paw Paw anyone could ask for. Any time I needed advice or help, he was slways there. I loved hearing his stories and telling him about mine. I will always love and cherish our time we spent together. I love you and miss you Paw Paw.