Beloved husband of Carmen Generes Gravois for 71 years. Loving father of Roland Gravois Jr (Elizabeth), Wayne Gravois (Cherie), Julie Gravois, Jeanne Gravois Chiriboga (Luis). Grandfather of Kevin Gravois (Erin), Laura Gravois Devillier (Brandon), Carlie and Mackenzie Chiriboga and great grandfather to Avery and Camille Gravois and Jude, Owen and Anne Devillier. And devoted uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Son of the late Emily Melancon Gravois of St James and Henry Gravois of St James Parish. Brother to Ethel Pourciau and, all deceased, Adrianne Brazan, Lloyd Gravois, Geraldine Waguespack, Pearl McIver, Barbara Jeanfreau, Henry Gravois, and Frank Gravois. Roland, a lifelong devout catholic, was born in Vacherie and grew up near Port Allen on Westover Plantation. After marriage, Roland and Carmen lived for many years in Metairie and Algiers. In 2000, Roland and Carmen moved to Gonzales. His education at LSU was interrupted when he volunteered to serve in the Navy during World War II. He was injured on Okinawa and returned to LSU to earn his degree in electrical engineering. After a long career with Louisiana power and Light/Entergy, he retired and pursued his interest in genealogy. He authored two books “L’histoire et la genealogic de la famille Gravois”, editions 1 and 2, and “de Generes and Allied Families”. For many years, Roland volunteered at the Diocese of Baton Rouge Archives. Family and friends are invited to Ourso Funeral Home, 13533 Airline Hwy, Gonzales for viewing from 9-11AM on Saturday 1/29/22. Catholic service follows at 11AM at Ourso. At a later date, interment will be at Saint Louis #3 Cemetery in New Orleans with family. A rosary will be said at Ourso at 8:30AM. Due to Covid restrictions, please observe masks and social distancing. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Gravois family. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to:
Diocese of Baton Rouge Archives
PO Box 2028
Baton Rouge, LA 70821.
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