ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: DIGBY, JAMES HAROLD, SR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Tuesday, July 24, 2012

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DIGBY, JAMES HAROLD, SR.
(March 6, 1920 - July 24, 2012)

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James Harold “Digger” Digby, Sr. passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at River 
Regions Hospice House in River Ridge, LA. 

He was born March 6, 1920 in New Orleans to the late James Edward and Eleanore 
Kirchner Digby, was a resident of Beau Chene in Mandeville, LA for 40 years 
before moving a year ago into the memory care unit at Sunrise of Metairie.

The beloved husband of Adele Augusta Babin Digby, the love of his life for 70 
years, he is survived by his daughter, Dianne Digby Ramsey (Ozzie) of Hot 
Springs Village, AR and his son, James H. Digby, Jr. of Mandeville, LA. The 
grandfather of Monique Pellegrin (Jim) of Kenner, LA, Stacy Perret of 
Prairieville, LA, Sean and Allen Digby of Fort Meyers, FL, Sable A.D. Lambert 
of Madisonville, LA; he is also survived by four great grandchildren: Logan 
Perret, Hailee and Jenna Pellegrin, Zander Lambert and a host of nieces and 
nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Baby Joey, Walter and 
Maurice Digby; two sisters, Florence D. Muller (Harold) and Thelma D. Ussery 
(Edmund).

“Digger” served proudly in the USMC and the U.S. Army. He served in 3 major 
Campaigns during WWII, the Battle of the Bulge, the Battle of Bastogne and the 
Bridge at Remagen. Digger loved life; he was an avid golfer, traveled 
extensively, cruised the world and danced his way into the hearts of many. He 
was a member of the Beau Chene Country Club, Franco’s Athletic Club, The VFW, 
Lion’s Club International, 9th Armored Division, Let’s Dance Club and he served 
countless volunteer hours at the World War II Museum.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass at 
11:00 AM on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st 
Ave., Covington, LA 70433.

Visiting hours will begin Saturday at 9:00 AM.

Interment at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington will immediately follow 
mass.

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America,

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