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Lake Charles America Press

James Earl Marcantel, 74, of Lake Charles died at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, 
September 1, 2009 in a local care facility. James was born on 
January 23, 1935 to the parents of Edville and Marant Marcantel in 
Ville Platte, Louisiana. He was a 1954 graduate of Ville Platte High 
School. After graduation James joined the National Guard and served his 
country. Mr. Marcantel was the owner and operator of Marcantel's 
Taxidermist for 27 years making the local wildlife animals come to 
life. Mr. Marcantel also worked for local #406 for 38 years as an 
operator in the local plants. James was a member of Our Lady of Good 
Council Catholic Church. He loved camping and cooking but most of all 
spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years 
Mrs. Ruby Guillory Marcantel of Lake Charles, four sons: Darrell 
Marcantel and his wife Susan of Westlake, LA, Kent Marcantel of 
Lake Charles, LA, Mitch Marcantel of Lake Charles and Kevin Marcantel 
and his wife Laura of San Antonio, TX, one sister Lou Charles of 
Lake Charles, six grandchildren: Chad, Mathew, Justin, Julianne, 
Ruby Gayle Marcantel and Chris Long. Funeral services will be held on 
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 2:00 PM from the Johnson Funeral Home 
Chapel. Rev. Allen Troullier will officiate. Visitation will begin 
today at 8:00 AM until the time of services