Joseph Andrew "Iron Man Joe" Terrase Jr.

Joseph "Iron Man Joe" Andrew Terrase Jr. entered peacefully into heaven on Monday, October 23, 2017, in Baytown, Texas, at the age of 76. A native of New Orleans, La., and a resident of Lockport, La., and Baytown, Texas. A loving father of David Terrase, Karen Terrase, Joey Terrase Sr. (Brandy), Lance Terrase and the late Brady Terrase. Stepfather of Shanon Doskocial and Scott Smith. A proud grandfather of Joey Terrase Jr., Joseph Terrase, Harley Terrase, Karley Terrase, Bethany Yates, Conchetta Terrase, Robin Terrase, Alexie Rodrigue, Roberto Pomar; and great-grandfather of 8 great-grandchildren. Son of the late Catherine Kerger Terrase and Joseph Andrew Terrase Sr. Brother of Larry Terrase, Sandra Terrase Pitre and Mike Terrase. He is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. "Iron Man Joe" had a passion for building street rods and attending car shows. He was a member of Westside Street Association and he enjoyed bowling and mainly spending time with his children, grandchildren and friends who will miss him dearly. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of Hospice Compassus, especially Cordie and Shannon who was his social worker. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expy., Marrero, La., on Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. Interment will be private at a later date. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.