ST. MARY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: MADISON, JAMES Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source-Published: Franklin Banner-Tribune, The (LA) - Friday, September 28, 2007 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= MADISON, JAMES James "Minnow" Madison, 82, a resident and native of Franklin, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, at 8:25 a.m., at Franklin Foundation Hospital following a short illness. Mr. Madison was a veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his spouse of 54 years, Laura Bell Mitchell Madison of Franklin; four sons, Keith (Roteila) Madison of Los Angeles, California, Kenneth J. Madison of Beaumont, Texas, James (Lorenza) Madison of Lafayette and Jeffrey (Rachel) Madison of Franklin; four daughters, Mrs. Clyde (Laura M.) Wiggins of Lafayette, Mrs. Ronald (Lois M.) Demby Sr. and Linda M. Madison, both of Franklin and Mrs. Keith (Loustella M.) Hebert of Morgan City; 18 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitations will be observed Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Triumph Baptist Church. Funeral rites will be read Saturday, at 1 p.m., at that church. The Jones Funeral Home, Inc. of Franklin is in charge of arrangements. ===================