George Michel Laurent Jr.

George Michel Laurent, Jr., age 89, passed away on November 26, 2020. A native of New Orleans and born on October 23, 1931 to the late George Laurent Sr. and Rachel Allo Laurent. A lifelong resident of Marrero, LA, husband of the late Barbara Melancon Laurent for almost 66 years. Loving father of George Thomas Laurent, Danni Laurent Cuevas, Suzanne Laurent, and Darren Laurent. Grandfather of Zsazsa Cuevas, Marissa Cuevas, Seth Wilson, and Andre Wilson. Step-grandfather of Angela Wilson Lee. Great-grandfather of Adalyn Wilson and step-great-grandfather of Kyra Wilson and Sullivan Lee. Brother of the late Layton Laurent Sr. and the late Shirley Laurent. Survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins: Michel Laurent (Darlene), Raylyn Walker Eubanks (the late John), Scott Melancon, and Joe Melancon. Also, preceeded in death by: Layton J. Laurent Jr. (Lita), Eliska Laurent, John Melancon, Jim Melancon (Debbie), and James Melancon. George was a proud member of the United States Navy and was stationed at the naval air facility at Midway Island. Then he returned to Laurent’s Meat Market, the family business. George was also a ship chandler at World Ship Supply for 23 years. He also created his own business known as George’s Products, and sold to local businesses on both sides of the river in New Orleans. He loved his hobbies as a leather craftsman, tending to his vegetable garden, making his own cheeses and beef jerky. He was a devout Catholic and loved serving his faith as a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church in Marrero. Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral mass held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 11AM in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, in Harvey. Visitation will begin on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 9AM until 11AM. Interment will be at McDonough Cemetery in Gretna. Please visit WWW.MOTHEFUNERALS.COM to view and sign the online guestbook. Due to the current COVID19 mandates, all visitors and patrons are required to wear their own masks and keep a social distance.