ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: GROW, IRA JAMES, SR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died 23 May, 2013

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GROW, IRA JAMES, SR.
(May 1, 1929 - May 23, 2013)

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Ira James Grow, Sr., 84, a native and a long-time resident of Morgan City, 
Louisiana, passed away on May 23, 2013 at his residence.

Ira was born on May 1, 1929 in Morgan City the son of Eugene Grow and Levie 
Concienne Grow.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-
grandfather, uncle, and friend. He will be deeply missed and loved always.

Ira’s love for the water began working on a tugboat at the age of 14. He then 
became a U.S. Navy seaman and traveled the world to serve his country. His work 
experience involved being a boat captain, then as a crane operator / tool 
pusher for Kerr-McGee / Transworld Drilling in the oilfield industry locally 
and abroad for over 35 years. After retirement, his later years brought him to 
his camps in the Atchafalaya Basin where he spent many days with his family and 
friends fishing, crabbing, and enjoying the outdoors.

The vast knowledge he learned over the years has always been used to help 
family, friends, and others in need. Anytime anyone needed help or something 
fixed, they could always depend on Ira. He is survived by his wife, Cecile 
Lombas Grow of Morgan City; one daughter, Cheryl Grow Carpenter of New Orleans; 
two sons, Ira J. Grow, Jr. of Morgan City; and Terry W. Grow, Sr. and wife 
Theresa Jones Grow of Bayou Vista. Ira has 8 grandchildren; Laura, Amanda, 
Liberty, Ira, Amy, Terry, Colt, Asa and 11 great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by two sisters, Vada Belle Breaux and Golden Mickler. Many 
nieces and nephews also survive him.

Preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Levie Concienne Grow; three 
brothers, Edison, Sr., Wilbur, and Gordon; a son, Gary Dean Grow; grandson, 
Travis Wayne Grow; and best friend, Trouble Dog.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests prayers and blessings. Memorial 
contributions may be given to the charity of donor's choice in Ira's name.

A memorial visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, 
May 30, 2013 at Twin City Funeral Home with a memorial service beginning at 
8:00 p.m.

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