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Jason Gele’ Obituary

Jason Abney Gele', a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the age of 44. He graduated in 1992 from Baton Rouge Magnet High School and went on to graduate from LSU in 1996 with a degree in Mass Communication. Jason will be remembered for his love of family, music and life. He never met a stranger and will be remembered by many of his friends for his artistic abilities and radiating calmness and kindness. Jason's favorite pastimes were watching his sons play sports, cooking, spending quality time with his family, and watching the Saints and LSU football. He also relished his two-time MFL Fantasy Football Championship titles. His family was always his priority and they will forever be the Core 4. He is preceded in death by sister, Joël Gele'; maternal grandparents, Gilderoy L. Abney and Marie Cangelosi Abney; paternal grandparents, Gilbert G. Gele' and Lillian Seibert Gele'. He is survived by his wife Valerie Miller Gele'; two sons, Aiden Christopher and Aaron Thomas Gele'; parents, Patricia and George Gele'; sisters, Julie Brandt (Brad) and Jodi Loar (Chris); Valerie's parents, Madeline (Clifford "Butch") Muir and Virgil (Ann) Miller and Valerie's brother Christopher; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, May 17, 2019 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville from 9:30 am - 11:00 am. The Mass will begin at 11:00 am. A reception will follow at Parc 73, 14379 Highway 73, Prairieville. The family would like to thank the entire ICU staff and Doctors at Baton Rouge General for their amazing care and support. Also the family would like to thank Acadian Ambulance Service, first responders from the Prairieville Fire Department and Jason's work families at Community Coffee and The Advocate for their care, support and compassion during this difficult time. Please visit www.oursofh.com to leave expressions of sympathy and condolences. Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Advocate from May 12 to May 17, 2019.
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I was so saddened to hear of Jason's death. God's blessings to his precious family he loved so much. What an amazing guy. It was my privilege to have known and worked with him.

Sheila Runnels

May 18, 2019

Andrew Perry

May 16, 2019

Pat----I was so sorry to learn about Jason. I had met with him on The Advocate advertising and he was such a nice person. Gay was also so sorry and remembered you were pregnant with him when you taught her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and George.

Jerry del Rio

May 15, 2019

Dear Pat and George.
So sorry to hear about Jason. Our love and prayers are with you and the rest of his family at this time.

With love,
Sandra and Jimmy Preau

May 15, 2019

i knew jason at early learning center at first united methodist church when he was a very little boy . our thoughts are with you.

b Bailey

May 13, 2019

Jason was such a nice guy. He always had a smile on his face. We enjoyed being your neighborhoods when you lived on Guidry. We will pray for Val, Aidan and Aaron during this difficult time.

Kim and Jamey Smith

May 13, 2019

Deepest condolences to the Gele family and friends. May God's promise help you endure during this difficult time. (John 6:40).


EE

May 13, 2019

So sorry for your loss of such a dear loved one. May the words of Psalm 51:17 grant you hope and comfort throughout this difficult time.

P G Williams

May 12, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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May

17

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Prairieville, LA

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17

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Prairieville, LA

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13533 Airline Highway, Gonzales, LA 70737

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