Joseph Earl

Samrow

Joseph Earl Samrow, born on November 4, 1926, passed away at the age of 96 on Saturday, January 21, 2023. He was a native of Slidell, resided in Baton Rouge, and was a current resident of Gramercy, LA.

He was a United States Navy Veteran having served during World War II. Joe's work life included working at Canulette Shipyard in Slidell, work in the lab at Crosby Chemical in DeRidder, retiring after many years of service at Kaiser in Gramercy and Baton Rouge, past Mayor of Gramercy and Senior Advocate in the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office as well as being active in the Gramercy Emergency Operations Center. He was also a 3rd Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus and an Acolyte and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Joe's interests included being cofounder of the St. James Historical Society, Inc. and his longtime membership of the German-Acadian Historical Society. His favorite hobby, though, was being a true rock-hound and gem enthusiast and he could make just about anyone excited about rocks and minerals (especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren) and it wasn't uncommon for one of them to leave with a rock (or two) in their hand.

Joe is survived by his sister, Louise Samrow McClelland and his sons George Samrow and Greg Samrow (Puddin'), daughters Kathleen Samrow Deroche (Nolan) and Marie Fuselier (Robert), daughter-in-law Deanie Samrow, 13 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Thekla, his parents George and Viola Nunez Samrow, brothers Steve, Stanley, Sidney, Perry (Buddy) and Tony Samrow, son Joseph Samrow, Jr., daughter-in-law Barbara Samrow and great grandson Logan Landry.

Visitation will be at Rose Lynn Funeral Home, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA on Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and resume on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 616 E. Main St., Gramercy, LA. Eulogy will be led by grandson Chris Deroche at 9:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Rev. Fr. Vincent Dufresne at 10:00 AM. Readers will be his granddaughters, Brittany Samrow Landry, Pamela Samrow Barrilleaux, Sarah Deroche Roberts and Jaime Samrow O'Connell, granddaughter Juanita Deroche McDonald will serve as Extraordinary Minister and pallbearers will be his grandsons Brandon, Bentley, Charles, and Edward Samrow and Chris and Matt Deroche. Gift Bearers will be great granddaughters Skyler Deroche Robert and Mallory Samrow followed by other great grandchildren. Interment followed at St. Joseph's Mausoleum in Paulina, LA. Celebration of Life will follow at the Sacred Heart Center in Gramercy, LA. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Arrangements by Rose Lynn Funeral Home. To view or sign the online guest book, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com