ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: REED, JAMES 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died 11 May, 2013

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REED, JAMES 
October 14, 1939 - May 11, 2013

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James L. Reed, a resident of Bayou Lourse and native of Mamou, passed away May 
11, 2013 in Houma at the age of 73.

James was a charismatic man. Always ready to have a good time, there was never 
a dull moment when he was around. He was always sure to make you laugh. James 
believed in living life to the fullest. Throughout his life, he was a blackjack 
dealer in Las Vegas, pilot, merchant marine, manager of an oilfield company, 
and heavy equipment operator just to name a few. 
His passion was for Cajun living. Every evening was spent cooking and relaxing 
in his outdoor kitchen. He loved to cook, sing, play guitar, dance, hunt and 
fish. His specialty was making sausage and tasso seasoned with none other than 
his homemade seasoning and smoking it in his smokehouse. Cool evenings sitting 
by the fire and enjoying the company of family and friends was a favorite 
pastime. James was loved by many and will be sadly missed by all that knew him.

James is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sandra G Reed, his son Chad Reed and 
his wife Rachel. James is also survived by his two sisters Wedna Leger, and 
Elaine Giglio. 

James is preceded in death by his parents Cleven Reed and Essie Fontenot Reed.

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