Derek ‘Shawee’ Joseph Griffin

Elmer Joseph Marcel Sr.
January 27, 2010
Jan. 29
January 29, 2010
Elmer Joseph Marcel Sr.
January 27, 2010
Jan. 29
January 29, 2010

Derek “Shawee” Joseph Griffin, 19, a native and resident of Lockport, La., died at 5:08 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.

Mr. Griffin enjoyed fishing, hunting and listening to music.


He is survived by his parents, David and Jane Griffin; grandmother, Josephine Lee; brothers, Joshua (Maura) and Ron (Susan) Orgeron; sister, Darcy Griffin; godchild, Treyvene Alan; godparents, Matthew Hebert, and Richard and Sandra Griffin; nephews, Milton Pereda, Rhett, Ethan and Joel Orgeron; nieces, Angela Pereda and Rana Orgeron; uncle, Carl Hebert.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Wilma Hebert; grandfathers, Lorris Griffin and Nolan Hebert; and uncle, Doyle Hebert.

Visitation will be held from noon to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Mathews, La.