Robert Jice Louis Joffrion, Sr. Obituary (1943

Robert "Jice" Joffrion, Sr. was born June 1st, 1943 in Pineville, Louisiana. He was born to the union of Howard Joffrion, Sr. and Alice Roland Joffrion. He departed this life on December 13th, 2018 at Hilltop Nursing Home in Pineville, Louisiana. He attended Our Lady of Sorrow Elementary School and was a graduate of Saint James High School. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and served as an usher. On September 24th, 1966 he was joined in Holy Matrimony to Rosina Mary Jacob of Marksville, Louisiana. To this union, three children were born: Robert Louis Joffrion, Jr., Robin Lorraine Joffrion- Sawyer, and Rhonda Joffrion Metoyer. Jice was owner of Joffrion's Welding Shop until his retirement in 2014. His creative iron work impacted countless business and residential entities throughout the state of Louisiana. He also enjoyed building with his hands, working outdoors, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Howard Joffrion, Sr. and Alice Roland Joffrion; his brothers, Howard Joffrion, Jr. and Earl Joffrion; and his sister Alice Joffrion Earthly. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife of 52 years, Rosina Mary Joffrion; children, Robert Joffrion, Jr. (Jacqueline), Robin Joffrion-Sawyer (Lorenzo), and Rhonda Metoyer (Johnny); grandchildren, Tarus Tolbert, II, Jacob Joffrion, Dylan Clay, and Jillian and Jude Metoyer; and a brother, Hardy Roland. He also leaves behind 5 sisters-in-law, a brother-in law, nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends.