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In lieu of flowers, family and friends of James B. "Jim" Marchand Sr., who prefer to provide a memorial contribution may do so. The family will use these to honor Jim's life and memory with gifts given to CARA'S House Sorrento. Please continue to keep the family in your thoughts throughout this challenging time.
James (Jim) Bertrand Marchand, Sr., born on March 13, 1946 in St. Amant, Louisiana, departed this life on Saturday, May 22, 2021. He was a 1964 graduate of St. Amant High School, and a 1968 graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. Jim was a proud member of the 1964 St. Amant High basketball team, achieving State Runner-up. Jim enjoyed all things basketball, as well as NASCAR and NHL hockey (Boston Bruins). He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland Marchand, Sr., and Herminie St. Amant Marchand. He is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Patricia Widener Marchand, daughter Caroline Marchand, son James B. (Amy) Marchand, Jr., stepdaughter Meghan (Jowe) Flores, stepsons Matthew (Heather) Peters, and Mark (Tara) Peters, step-grandchildren Ezra, Myka, and Jude Flores, Emma, Byron, and Anna Peters, and Keylei Peters, former wife Patricia Delatte Marchand, sister Lavonne Kelleher, brother Cleveland Marchand, Jr., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. Also survived by his fur babies, Pea Pea, Winston, Victor, and Octavia.
Visitation will be at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant, Louisiana, on Wednesday, May 26th between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., followed by funeral mass at 11:00 a.m.
We would like to thank the staff of the Trauma Neuro Critical Care Unit at Our Lady of the Lake, Glenn Landry in Palliative Care Services, and the staff of Carpenter House, with special thanks to Trigve Olson.
Memorials collected by the funeral home on behalf of the family
Alpha Delta Kappa Eta
$10.00
May 28, 2021
ADK Eta (addition)
$20.00
May 27, 2021
Alpha Delta Kappa Eta Chapter
$105.00
May 27, 2021
Billy Stouder
$44.00
May 27, 2021
Jennifer DeLaune Spillman
$25.00
May 26, 2021
Guy Delatte
$50.00
May 26, 2021
Stan Cain
$50.00
May 26, 2021
Darryl Joseph St Pierre
$25.00
May 26, 2021
Celeste and Terry Carmouche
$25.00
May 25, 2021
Amy Marchand
$100.00
May 24, 2021
Leon J. Blouin III
$100.00
May 24, 2021
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Amy
May 25, 2021
Daddy-o,
Thank you for all of the love and memories that we will forever cherish. We love and miss you!
Deeennnooo and Amy
Cheryl Kernan Fontenot
May 25, 2021
I remember his wedding day to his first Patricia. She and I were best friends. They went to New Orleans for their Honeymoon and we crashed it. It was all good. Lots of fun times with them back in the day. I think it has been 50 years since I have seen him. So sad to learn of his passing this a.m. Condolences to all. RIP Jim.
Darryl Alexander
May 25, 2021
Our one-on-one BBall games under your old oak tree and some 50+ years later, our 20 min talks before each LSU home BBall game will always be in my fun memories! God Bless and may the Lord carry you up to experience his eternal happiness!
Guy
May 26, 2021
Big Jim
Hey thanks for hanging out with me, Keith and Craig In the late 70’s when we went to Panama City Florida. It was awesome that you jumped off the pier with us and who could forget Spinnakers dance club. Thanks for many other great memories . Love you Guy
Jennifer DeLaune Spillman
May 26, 2021
I am so sorry for the family’s loss. I taught with Patti for years at Lake Elementary (even hosted her retirement party at our house; fun times!) Mr. Jim was friends with my dad when they were kids. My prayers are with Patti and the rest of Mr. Jim’s family and friends. Also, prayers for Jim’s soul to be united with Jesus in God’s Kingdom for eternity ❤️