George B. “Frog Eye” Robert passed away peacefully on May 26, 2017 at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Theresa Smith Robert. Father of Donna Robert (Don), Georgia Comeaux (Roland) and Phyllis Dufrene (Hunley). Grandfather of Brandy, Alexis, Courtney, Dawn, Jenna and Hunley Jr. Great-grandfather of Corrine, J.R., Zachary, Caden, Leia, Benjamin, Nathan, Bryson, Mariah and Carter. Brother of the late Emmajean “Jean” Gilbert and Dolores Robert. Son of the late George Robert and Matilde Petit Robert. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends.
George served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He later went to work for Avondale Shipyards and retired as a Pipefitter Supervisor after 43 years of dedicated service. He was the “original” Saints fan, cheering on his team since their first game in 1967. He was a Life Member of V.F.W. Post 6793, Am-Vets Post 38 and was a supporting member of Westwego Volunteer Fire Company No. 1.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Westwego, LA on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 11 AM. Interment Restlawn Park Cemetery in Avondale, LA.
Visitation will be held at MOTHE FUNERAL HOMES, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA on Thursday from 5 PM to 9 PM, resuming on Friday from 8 AM to 10:30 AM. The family is asking for everyone to wear their finest “Black and Gold”.
For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit:
www.mothefunerals.com
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