Obituaries:  James Lucien Andries, Sabine Parish       A-536
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 10, 2002
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net


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James Lucien Andries

  James L. "Jim" Andries, 59, a business owner, died of cancer,
March 29, 2002, at his home. A Celebration of Life was held at 2
p.m., April 1, at St. Therese Catholic Church, with burial
following at Lakewood Memorial Park.

  Mr. Andries was born April 21, 1942, in Shreveport. In 1946, he
moved to Jackson, Miss., with his family, where he learned the
trade of welding from his father. He took over Andries Inc. in
1976, and expanded the business to branches in Yazoo City,
Brookhaven, and Forest, Miss. In 1993, he moved to Yazoo City to
operate the local branch. As years passed, he developed the
business into Andries Just Rental. He retired in 2001, to enjoy
fishing, golfing, and spending time with family and friends. Mr.
Andries was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church. He loved
life, and will always be remembered for his sense of humor,
charisma, and charm.

  He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L.
Andries.

  Survivors include daughters, Renee Maddox of Brandon, Crystal
Nagle of Yazoo City, Regina Williams of Hattiesburg, and Leigh
Ann Andries of Pulaski; son Luke Andries of Jackson, Miss.;
sisters, Lucille Phillips of Columbus, Mary Jane Mason, Linda
Walshock, and Janet Keys, all of Jackson, Miss.; brother, John
Andries, and Mike Andries, both of Jackson, Miss.; and two
grandchildren.