George Herbert Taix Sr.

George Herbert Taix, Sr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5th, 2016 at the age of 93. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Lorrell Brockner Taix, his parents Helene and Louis F. Taix, his daughter Helen Sue Laughlin, his brothers Louis and Lucien Taix and one grandson, Leonard (Leo) Frosch Jr. He is survived by his son George H. Taix, Jr. (Ruth), and daughters Mary Ann Frosch (Leonard), Peggy Bourgeois and Audrey (Cookie) Wilkerson (Philip). Brother of Lorraine McCaslin. Beloved Grandfather of Bryan Frosch (Joy), Mitzi Cole (David), John Laughlin (Angelique), Lonnie Taix (Janet), Michelle Clement (Darren), Rebecca Armstrong (Brett), Phil Wilkerson Jr., Tori Ferttita (Patrick). Great Grandfather of Justin Krentel (Michelle), Austin Cole, Colton Cole, Gage Stahl, Sophia Laughlin, Mia Laughlin, Claire Taix, Ryan Taix, Dylan Clement, Megan Clement, Avery Armstrong, Alexis Fertitta, Sadie Fertitta, Hagen Fertitta and many nieces and nephews. George was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA for the past 60 years. George proudly severed in the U. S. Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater on board the USS Moose IX,124, His military career spanned 40+ years. He served 20 years in the Navy, including stateside during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam era. He continued in civilian service, with the Navy at Alvin Calendar Field until his retirement in 1989. George was an amateur boxing champion winning such prestigious titles as The Sugar Bowl Championship (135 lb. class) in l942 and the South Pacific Championship during the War in 1944. All total George had 160 wins, 7 losses during his boxing career. George volunteered many years with the Gretna Recreation Department including coaching, supervisor and equipment manager. He was honored to serve as the King of the Krewe of Grela in 1976. He was also a proud volunteer at the National WWII Museum since its opening. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero. The visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred. Please make a donation in his memory to the WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. Please share your memories and condolences at www.west sideleitzeagan.com.