Samuel Jay McGrew

Samuel Jay McGrew passed away at his home in Metairie on Sunday, August 10, 2014. He is survived by his beloved son, Samuel Jason McGrew, III, of Metairie. He was predeceased by his parents, Norma Elaine Sandberg McGrew, and Samuel Jason McGrew. He is survived by his brother, Grady Calvert McGrew, and sister, Christine McGrew King.

Sam graduated from Sam Barthe High School where he earned a football scholarship to Tulane University. His team beat LSU and played in the Astro Bluebonnet Bowl in 1973. He joined the Kappa Sigma fraternity in which he stayed involved and would later pass on the tradition to his son. He was a practicing Senior Residential Appraiser and Realtor in the New Orleans metropolitan area. Sam loved to attend festivals that celebrated Zydeco music and dance. Also, he was an avid Civil War historian and member of the Civil War Round Table of New Orleans.

Most of all, his deepest passion rested in his love for the Lord and sharing the Gospel. He longed to be with his Savior and we know that is where Jay is today. John 3:16

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday evening, August 14, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and on Friday morning from 9:30 AM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (WoundedWarriorProject.org).