John "Lee" Grush Jr.

1950 - 2024

John "Lee" Grush, Jr., 74, of River Ridge, passed away on August 14, 2024. Born on April 5, 1950, in New Orleans, LA to parents, the late John Lee Grush, Sr. and Ruth Riviere Grush. Lee graduated from Archbishop Rummel High School, Class of 1968. He went on to earn a degree in Biology Education at Southeastern Louisiana University. He enjoyed a successful career as an insurance agent for over 40 years and engaged in community programs throughout his life. Lee found great joy in mentoring and helping others in his local community. He was a founding member of the LA Executive Achievers Association. Lee was also a longstanding member of the Lakeside Kiwanis Club of Metairie and played an instrumental role in getting Key Club started at Riverdale High School. Lee was a true patriot who loved his country, finding joy and solace in the great outdoors. He was an excellent hunter and fisherman. His passion for hunting and fishing was matched only by his love for baseball and golf. A devoted fan of LSU sports, he never missed a game and always cheered with unwavering enthusiasm. Above all, Lee cherished moments spent with family, especially his grandchildren, creating lasting memories through shared adventures and laughter together. Lee's legacy of love, faith, and community, as well as the lessons he taught us, will forever be remembered by all who knew him. Lee is survived by his brothers: Brink (Charlene), David (Linda), and Gene (Joyce) Grush; the mother of his 3 children, Gail Grush; his daughters, Jill (Shane) Stradley and Julie Kenney; his son, John "Johnny" Lee Grush, III; his granddaughters, Teagan and Kaylin Stradley; nephews: Eric (Britton), Ryan (Elizabeth), and Alex (Emily) Grush; and nieces: Sara (Steve) Davis, Rachael (John) Graff, Loren (Chris) White, and Christina Grush. Please join us in remembrance on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery, 4900 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70001 for visitation from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm with the service beginning at noon followed by burial. In lieu of flowers, Lee's family requests donations be made to either the local Kiwanis Clubs or at their website www.kiwanis.org or the Executive Achievers Association in honor of his community service at www.eaanola.org. To offer condolences, please visit www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.