GREGORY PAUL IBERT

Gregory Paul Ibert of Franklin, La. passed away in the evening hours of Friday, July 3, 2020.
Greg was born in Franklin on July 16, 1965 and was the youngest of four children born to Chris and Leona Ibert. A lifelong resident of Franklin, Greg was the fifth-generation owner of Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc. for the past 31 years.
He had a passion for serving his community and churches, and leading his family to continuously grow in their faith. He had a strong devotion to the Rosary, the Divine Mercy, and his patron saint, Saint Philomena. He maintained an hour at the adoration chapel for over 15 years, made his Cursillo in 2017, and was an active member of the men’s Franklin Ultreya group.
Greg enjoyed any sport or activity that his kids were interested in, and always made sure that they were equipped to succeed in anything that they did – even when that meant a gym and music studio in the living room. He especially enjoyed the hours spent supporting his daughter, Grace, in barrel racing, watching his son, Chris, play his guitar on stage, and cheering on his son, Daniel and his baseball team through many world series tournaments.
In support of his love for LSU baseball, his family encourages everyone to wear purple or gold to his services.
Greg is survived by his wife of 31 years, Melissa Ibert; his daughter, Grace Ibert and her significant other Preston Denn; his sons Chris Ibert and Daniel Ibert; his mother, Leona Sinitiere Ibert Comer; his sisters, Meri Curry and her significant other Kerry Diamond, and Mandy Landry and her husband Dale Landry; his sister-in-law Patti Ibert; his mother-in-law, Joyce Daniel; his brother-in-law, Jimmie Daniel II and his wife Tiffany Daniel; his nieces, Blaire Landry Brown and her husband Eric Brown, Christina Landry Hidalgo and her husband Hugh Hidalgo, Aprill Curry Payton and her husband Michael Payton, and Sarah Daniel; his nephews, Jared Landy and his wife Allison Landry, Trey Ibert, Kirk Curry and his wife Brittany Curry, Jimmie Daniel III, and Jacob Daniel; his dogs, Sadie, Cooper, and Presley; as well as a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins, godchildren, family, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Chris Ibert; his brother, Herbert Chris Ibert II; his father-in-law, Jimmie Daniel; and his brother-in-law, Kirk Curry.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at the Church of the Assumption during a 2:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Following the Mass he was laid to rest in the Ibert Family plot in the Franklin Cemetery. Father Joel Faulk was the Celebrant for the Mass and conducted the services. Serving as pallbearers were Preston Denn, Dustin Rogers, Clint Judice, Heath “Bucky” Lovell, Gregory Schwab, and Dustin Saucier.
A private family gathering was held at Ibert’s Mortuary. The family received friends for the public visitation on Tuesday at the Church of the Assumption beginning at 9:30 a.m. with eulogies beginning at 2 p.m.
Family and friends may view the obituary online by visiting www.iberts.com and are encouraged to share their condolences, cherished memories, love, and support for the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, La. 70538, (337) 828-5426.