Earl James Tribe

May 3, 1953 ~ October 24, 2024

ERATH — A Memorial Service will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 700 S. Broadway St., Erath, for Earl James Tribe, 71, on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 11 a.m. Deacon William “Billy” Vincent will officiate the service.
Earl was born in Lafayette, LA and was the fifth of eight siblings. As a child, he was an altar boy at the LeBlanc Community Church. He was a hard-working man both before and after retiring from the oilfield. During his retirement years, he cherished the great outdoors, finding peace in hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed riding his Harley with his “pod-nas”.
His biggest joy in life was his family. In the early years, he would take his children on his outdoor adventures as well as attending and cheering them on at their sporting events. He carried this on to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who he adored. He would say, “he lived to watch his grandchildren grow.”
Earl was a beloved brother, cousin, uncle, Paran, loyal friend, and helpful neighbor who was always willing to give his time and handyman skills to those in need. He was a simple man who didn’t value materialism. God, family, and friends is what he valued above all.
He is survived by his brothers, Russell Tribe, Mike Tribe, Paul Benoit, Fred Benoit, and Marvin Benoit; children, Misty LeMaire and her husband, Shawn, Amber Domingue and her husband, Matt, Skye Juenemann and her husband, Paul, and Hunter Tribe; grandchildren, Austin and Tia, Colton, Bennett, Easton, and Maddox; great-grandchildren, Harrison, William, and Alexander; and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. 
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bonie and Dilta Tribe; foster parents, Elie and Avia Benoit; brothers, Gilbert Tribe, Charles Tribe, Morris Benoit, and Charles Benoit; and sisters, Ramona Theall, Joyce Monique, Leona Krieg, Martha Galland, and Virginia McBride.
In memory of Earl, let us celebrate his life and the legacy of love and kindness that he leaves behind.