Robert Degree

Robert Degree departed this life on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 10:00p.m. after complications from illness. Son of the late Vivian Degree. He was raised by the late Pauline Green and Geraldine Gooseberry. Grandson of the late Clementine and Willie Degree. Father of Letesha Taylor and Toccara Degree. Brother of Daleann D. Hester, Dinah Degree, Althea D. Rose, Benjamin (Roy), Ronnie, Ralph, Michael, Elijah and Jeffrey Degree. Nephew of Cynthia Degree, Virginia Mason, and Tyrone Degree; preceded in death by 2 aunts and 1 uncle. Former husband of Stephanie Degree ; also survived by 6 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, other relatives and friends. Age: 50 years a native of Harvey, La. and a resident of Marrero, La. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of New Home Full Gospel Church, Second Zion Baptist Church, First Emmanuel Baptist Church and Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church. Employees of Crossroads of Louisiana are invited to attend the funeral service at Davis Mortuary Service, 6820 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, La. on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Keith Paul Stewman-officiating Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at above named parlor. Interment: Evening Star Baptist Church Cemetery- Harvey, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guest book, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com