Herman "Shaft" Osteen Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 16, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Herman "Shaft" Osteen Sr.

July 5, 1950 - July 16, 2026 (76 years old)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Herman "Shaft" Osteen Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 16, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Herman "Shaft" Osteen Sr.

July 5, 1950 - July 16, 2026 (76 years old)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Herman Osteen Sr. Obituary

The family of Herman Osteen Sr. (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) announces his passing on July 16, 2026. Herman, born on July 5, 1950, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Herman Osteen Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Velma O'Steen and Landry Johnson of McCall Creek, MS; his brothers, Dave Tolliver and Reginald O'Steen; and his granddaughters, Tyriel Nash and Tytianna Jarreau.

He is survived by: his children, Karen Marshall (Glenn) of Baton Rouge, LA, Velma Nash Jarreau (Milton) of Baton Rouge, LA, Herman James O'Steen Jr. (Rochell) of Baton Rouge, LA, Shannee Quiett and Karisha Quiett of Baton Rouge, LA; his sister Janice Dunbar of Chicago, IL; his uncle John Ray O'Steen of Houston, TX; his aunts, Terry Lynn O'Steen, Vera O'Steen-Hall of Alexandria, LA and Linda Marie Scott of Saluda, VA; and his close friend Marcy Cherry Wright. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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Fri

July 31

Visitation

New Covenant Christian Center
5811 McClelland Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Fri

July 31

Celebration of life

New Covenant Christian Center
5811 McClelland Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Fri

July 31

Burial

Oak Grove Cemetery
5500 McClelland Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

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