Earl, Sr Tassin Obituary (1944 - 2026)

Reflection of Life God saw Earl getting tired and a care on earth was not to be, so he put his arms around Earl and whispered, "Come to me". With cheerful eyes, We all said our goodbyes. Alhough we loved Earl dearly, we could not bring Earl back. A loving heart stopped beating, working hands laid to rest. Our hears are broken for we know, God only lakes the best. Earl Jerome Tassin, Sr. "Chico" was born December 4, 1944 to the late Evelyn and Melvin Tassin, Sr. in St. James, Louisiana. Earl Tassin departed this life on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at the age of 81 at his residence in St. James, Louisiana. Earl accepted Christ to be his Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age. He was a faithful servant and child of God. He was a devoted member of St. James Catholic Church for 50+ years. He was educated through the St. James Parish School System, and graduated at Magnolia High School. Throughout his life he worked numerous jobs until he retired after years of service from Performance Contractors as a concrete mason. Earl was a man of strong character, strong work ethic, and a straight shooter who spoke from his heart. He loved his family and friends with a passion, not only illustrated through his words, but also through his actions. To know him was to love a loving and protective husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He approached each new adventure with an unmatched zest for life with his infectious laughter, humor, and inquisitive nature. He relished in family game nights, listening to his favorite songs, watching the daily news, fighting for his community and offering sound advice. Also, working outdoors, whether it was building something up or breaking it down, completing yard work or working on projects, in his eyes no task was too big or too small. Earl leaves to cherish his precious memories, his loving wife of 44 years Theresa Steib Tassin; five children, John (Ursula) Steib of Houma, Louisiana, Earl Tyrone Tassin, Jr. of Prairieville, Louisiana, Hank (Allison) Tassin of Wallace, Louisiana, Nicolette and Kim Tassin of Thibodaux, Louisiana; three grandchildren, Jadan, August, and Auri Tassin; four sisters, Nathalie Braud of St. James, Louisiana, Francis Dumas of Vacherie, Louisiana, Cheryl James of Reserve, Louisiana and Brenda (Rev. Myron) Jones of St. James, Louisiana; two sister-in-law's, Ruby Joseph of St. James, Louisiana, Lisa (Joseph) Washington of Thibodaux, Louisiana and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and Melvin Tassin, Sr.; three brothers, Melvin Tassin, Jr., Joseph Tassin, Sr. and Leroy Tassin; three sisters, Rosemary T. Jones, Diane Tassin, and Mabel T. Narcisse; maternal grandparents are Orcelena and Raymond Mitchell; paternal grandparents, Zuma Tassin; mother and father-in-law Theresa Smith Steib and Murphy Steib Sr.; sister-in-law's Rosemary Steib, Maxine Clarence, Gail Rodney, Gladys Benel, and Marilyn Pierre; brother-in-law, Murphy Steib ]r.; sister-in-law's Josie Tassin, Melinda Tassin, Orelia Tassin; brother-in-law's Albert Jones, Sr., Lawrence Braud Sr.,Eunice Dumas and Fred James. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at St. James Catholic Church, 6613 Hwy. 18, St. James, LA 70086; visitation from 10AM to 12PM followed by the Mass for 12PM. Interment St. James Catholic Church Cemetery. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE"