Gilbert Joseph Reaux

Gilbert Joseph Reaux, 69, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2007 at the Veterans' Administration Hospital in Biloxi, where his battle with cancer was courageous. He served in the United States Navy from 1956 until 1960. After serving in the military, he trained to become a barber in Jackson, MS. Being a barber was not only his profession for 45 years, but it was his way of life. He loved people and made many friends throughtout the years. If you couldn't take a joke and laugh., you were in the wrong barber chair. Gilbert never met a stranger who didn't become his friend. He belonged to the V.F.W., Fleur De Lis Society, Elk's Lodge, Moose Lodge, the former Mullet Club, Knight of Columbus, and the U.S.S. St. Paul Association. He was an amateur and professional boxing official for 25 years. He was an avid golfer and loved mingling with his friends. He was also a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D'Iberville, where he dedicated his time to the annual bazaar. He was instrumental in developing the first $10,000.00 draw down for the Sacred Heart Elementary School, which is still going on today. Mr. Reaux was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer and Agnes Reaux, and his infant sister, Theresa . He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Yvonne (Bonnie) Romero Reaux, his daughter, Jeannine Reaux Blum, and her husband, Jonah, two grandchildren, Ashton Shannon Carron, Baylor Joseph Blum, his sister Nelldine Reaux Fountain, and her husband, John L. Fountain, and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. He was saddened about leaving his grandchildren and not seeing them grow up because he was a deeply devoted family man. The family would like to sincerely thank Father Dennis Harlow for his spiritual guidance throughout this difficult time. Visitation is Tuesday, April 10. 2007 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Howard Avenue Chapel of BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME. (228)374-5650. Mass of Christian Burial is on Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. April 11, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D'Iberville , MS. Friends may visit 1 hour before service time. Interment will follow at the Biloxi National Cemetery. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com