ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: GREMILLION, BURTON PAUL 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Friday, September 20, 2013

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GREMILLION, BURTON PAUL 
(December 28, 1942 - September 20, 2013)

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Burton Paul Gremillion, born in New Orleans on December 28, 1942 departed 
peacefully at home on September 20, 2013 at the age of 70. 

He is welcomed to eternal peace by his mother, Velma Couvillion Gremillion, his 
father, Paul Gremillion, and his sisters Lois Gremillion and Joyce Gremillion 
Jemison. 

He leaves behind his brother Norris Gremillion and youngest sister Janie 
Gremillion Folse. 
Burt is also survived by 26 nieces and nephews, as well as many other close 
family members and friends. 

Burt was a devoted friend, a loving family member and a blessing to everyone 
who knew him. Burt lived and loved life to the fullest. With a personality 
larger than life and an infectious laughter, people loved to be around him. 
Blessed with an amazing memory, Burt was a prolific story teller. 
In addition, Burt also founded and operated Cajun Jambalaya, a successful 
restaurant and catering business, which served thousands of customers at the 
Audubon Zoo, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and the Crescent City 
Classic to name a few. 
Known as the “Jambalaya King”, Burt quietly served others with generous 
donations to numerous non-profit agencies and individuals. 
In recent years, Burt worked as an insurance agent, providing coverage for 
numerous businesses and individuals in the New Orleans area. 
Burt was a living legend to those who knew and loved him and his legacy will 
continue long after his passing. 

Friends and family are invited to attend the funeral mass at 1:30 pm on 
Thursday, September 26, 2013 from the church at St. Joseph Abbey, River Road, 
St. Benedict, Louisiana. 

Interment will take place at the Abbey Cemetery. 

Following the service, everyone is invited to celebrate Burt’s life and legacy 
at a special catered event using Burt’s famous Jambalaya recipe. The event will 
be held at Vintage Court on Hwy. 25 and will take place immediately following 
the service. 

In lieu of flowers, please help a family in need.

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