Jacque David Gregory

Jacque David Gregory, 76, of Prairieville, LA passed peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on January 21, 2025. David was born September 15, 1948, in Jackson, MS to Helen Foster and Jack Garrelick (later changed to Gregory). He attended Louisiana State University where he earned a Master's degree in Social Work.

God saved David for the war on the home front where he spent 39 years working for the Veterans Administration, fighting for the rights and dignity of Vietnam, Korea, and WWII veterans. Through individual counseling and group therapy, David created a space for veterans to heal their wounds. His former patients, now friends, would call for him even years after his retirement in 2013. David married the love of his life, Anne Landry Gregory, in 1970. Their 54-year marriage was a testament to their character, commitment, and faith in God. They were members at both St Jean Vianney and St John the Evangelist where he was active in the Knights of Columbus, the Right to Life March, and Baby Bottles for Life. They enjoyed travelling the world, and spending time with their children and grandchildren. They even tried their hand at Zydeco music with their own two-part band, known only to themselves as “The Zydeco Cha Chas”.

David is survived by his wife, Anne Gregory; their three children, Jamie, Julie, and Emily Gregory; sister, Sherry and Emile Nassar; half-brother, John Correia; brother-in-law, Tom and Monica Landry; sister-in-law, Maureen and Tim Hart; five grandchildren, Madeline and Olivia Branstetter, Ethan and Evangeline Johnson, and Lyla Gregory. David is preceded in death by his father, Jack Garrelick; mother, Helen Foster; brother, Barry Gregory; father-in-law, Henry Landry; mother-in-law, Elbess Landry; nephew, John David Nassar; granddaughter, Ava Branstetter.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at St John the Evangelist in Prairieville, LA from 9:30am until Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 AM with Father Eddie Martin, celebrant. Burial to follow at Serenity Oaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Woman’s New Life Clinic, Catholic Relief Services, Tunnels to Towers, or any Alzheimer’s foundation.

David’s kindness, compassion, and humor affected all that knew him. He truly walked the walk of living a Christ-like life and left an indelible mark on his family and friends. He will surely spend eternity in the loving arms of Christ.