Edward Gros

Henry Pere
June 1, 2016
Michael Ory
June 1, 2016
Henry Pere
June 1, 2016
Michael Ory
June 1, 2016

Edward Paul Gros, 89, a native of Morgan City, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died on Friday, May 27, 2016.


Mr. Gros was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Pacific Campaign in World War II. He was a longtime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and served as post commander, district commander and state commander. He received the Durel Award for Citizenship. Edward always made his family the priority in his life, and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Loretta Arcement Gros; son, Michael Gros; daughters, Barbara (Larry) Naquin, Catherine (Clifton) Naquin, Judy (Wayne) Simoneaux and Nancy Gros; sister, Enola Waguespack; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Burial is at St. Joseph Cemetery.


(Thibodaux)

Edward Gros