Joseph “Pop” Elwood Suire, 87 of Ragley, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at Jeff Davis Nursing Home in Jennings.
He was born in Kaplan. He attended Kaplan High School and joined the United States Air Force in 1954 where he retired with 21 years of service. After retiring he lived in Mont Belvieu, Texas and started his second career working for Bayer Chemical as a supervisor.
He was a Veteran. He spent over 50 years as a professional bowler. He maintained a 200+ average and played in several leagues.
He is survived by his two sons, Keith Suire of Kaplan and Kevin Suire of Ragley; companion, Salomie “Blackie” Dougat of Crowley; and two greatgrandsons.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Stamant Suire; parents Willie and Dulia Harrington Suire; one sister; and his grandson, Keith Joseph “Joey” Suire.
Funeral services were officiated by Reverend Stephen Sahayaraj Irudayasamy at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan on Thursday, Oct. 24. Burial followed at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.
