John “Lee” Grush, Jr., 74, of River Ridge, passed away on August 14, 2024. He was born April 5, 1950 in New Orleans, LA, to the late John Lee Grush, Sr. and Ruth Riviere Grush. Lee graduated from Archbishop Rummel High School in 1968. He went on to earn a degree in biology from Southeastern Louisiana University. He had a successful career as an insurance agent for over 40 years and was involved in community programs throughout his life. Lee found great joy in mentoring and helping others in his community. He was a founding member of the LA Executive Achievers Association. Lee was also a longtime member of the Lakeside Kiwanis Club of Metairie and played an integral role in founding the Key Club at Riverdale High School.
Lee was a true patriot who loved his country and found joy and solace in the great outdoors. He was an excellent hunter and fisherman. His passion for hunting and fishing was surpassed only by his love of baseball and golf. A devoted fan of LSU sports, he never missed a game and always cheered with unwavering enthusiasm. Most of all, Lee cherished the moments spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, creating lasting memories through shared adventures and laughter. Lee’s legacy of love, faith and community, and the lessons he taught us, will be remembered forever by all who knew him.
Lee is survived by his brothers: Brink (Charlene), David (Linda), and Gene (Joyce) Grush; the mother of his three children, Gail Grush; his daughters, Jill (Shane) Stradley and Julie Kenney; his son, John “Johnny” Lee Grush III; his granddaughters, Teagan and Kaylin Stradley; nephews: Eric (Britton), Ryan (Elizabeth), and Alex (Emily) Grush; and nieces: Sara (Steve) Davis, Rachael (John) Graff, Loren (Chris) White, and Christina Grush.
Please join us for our memorial service on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery, 4900 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70001, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Services will begin at noon, followed by burial. In lieu of flowers, Lee’s family requests donations be made to local Kiwanis clubs or through their website at www.kiwanis.org or to the Executive Achievers Association in honor of his community service at www.eaanola.org. To share condolences, please visit www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.
