ST. CHARLES PARISH, LA.

Obituary For KEES, JAMES FRANCIS 

Submitted By: Louis Lavedan

Source: The St. Charles Herald Guide, St. Charles Parish, La.

Published: Oct 06, 2011

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KEES, JAMES FRANCIS 

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James Francis Kees, 80, was born on Nov. 19, 1930 in Olla to the union of his 
parents, Frank Francis Kees and Ruth King Kees.

James served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Navy 
and was extremely proud of the service he rendered. He was a retired operator 
for the Monsanto Chemical Corporation in Luling.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and four sisters. 

As of late, he was a Greeter at Wal-Mart.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Sue Barnum Kees, his daughters, Phyllis 
Kees Rodriguez (husband Kern) and  Lillie Kees, and his son, Dennis Kees. He 
also leaves his grandson, Duane Batusic (wife Cindy), two great-grandkids, Rose 
and Alex, his sister, Barbara York (husband Phil), and a host of nieces and 
nephews.

Funeral services were held on Sept. 29 from the sanctuary of First Baptist 
Church in Olla with the Rev. Malcomb Richard officiating.
Interment with full military honors followed in the Urania Cemetery 

under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla.

In lieu of flowers, any planned memorials should be made to Vanderbilt Terrior 
Regiment-Vanderbilt Catholic High School, Houma, La. or the Louisiana Baptist 
Children’s Home, Monroe, La.

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