TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for MCELROY, GEORGE, SR. 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La.

Died: Thursday, June 9, 2016

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MCELROY, GEORGE, SR. 
October 19, 1932 - June 09, 2016

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George Joseph McElroy, Sr., 83, died Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 11:20 AM. 
He was a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, LA.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 10, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. 
and Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral 
Home, with a Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. 

Burial will be held in Terrebonne Memorial Park.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joyce Breaux McElroy; son, George 
McElroy, Jr. and wife, Kathy; daughters, Darlene M. Neal and Melinda McElroy, 
and Anita Ryals and husband, Malcolm; brothers, John "J.B." McElroy and wife, 
Earline, Columbus "David" McElroy and wife, Leah, and Hugh "Chukie" McElroy and 
wife, Lura; sister in law, Cecile McElroy; step grandchildren, Julie Bourg and 
husband Drew II, and Tara Ryals; step great grandchildren, Adelyn Higginbotham 
and Wyatt Bourg.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thaddeus Mathew Sr. and Leonore Betty 
Boudreaux McElroy; grandchild, Infant Baby October; Brother, Thaddeus McElroy, 
Jr.;

He was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church.

He retired from McDermott after 28. He was a Master Mason and a member of 
Jerusalem Temple. He enjoyed fishing and going to the camp. He was a loving 
husband, father and grandfather. 

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 

Would like to thank Dr. Russell Henry, Dr. Richard Abben, the staff of TGMC, 
and the staff of Amedisist Home health for all their love and compassion.

In lieu of flowers the family would prefer donations be made to the Shriner's 
Hospital Burn Unit.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the McElroy family.

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