ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: RALEY, JAMES WILSON, SR. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

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

Died: Wednesday, May 18, 2016

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RALEY, JAMES WILSON, SR. 
May 24, 1923 - May 18, 2016

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James Wilson Raley, Sr., age 92 of Mandeville, LA died on Wednesday, May 18, 
2016, at Heritage Manor in Mandeville, LA. 

He was born, May 24,1923, in Biloxi, MS to James Wilson Raley of Brewton, AL 
and Lillie O. Joullian of Biloxi, MS, where he grew up. After residing in 
Metairie, LA, for 35 years, he lived in Mandeville, LA, since 1991.

Mr. Raley is survived by his wife of 65 years, Yvonne Robertson Raley; sons: 
Robert J. Raley of Folsom, LA; Steve A. Raley (Karen) of Destrehan, LA; James 
W. Raley, Jr. (Kelly) of Metairie, LA; William B. Raley (Missy) of Kingwood, 
TX; and daughters: Carol R. Meyer (Danny) of Abita Springs, LA; Beth R. Boyle 
(Doug) of New Orleans, LA. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 1 step-
grandson, and 3 step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 
grandchild. Mr. Raley is also survived by two half-brothers: Leslie J. Quave, 
Jr. (Jean) of Gulfport, MS, and Gerald J. Quave (Rowan) of Panama City, FL.

Mr. Raley was employed for 34 years with Amoco Production Co. in its N.O. 
office as a District Petroleum Landman. He was a member of numerous 
professional organizations, including the Professional Landman’s Association of 
New Orleans and the American Association of Professional Landmen.

Mr. Raley served in the US Army 1255th Engineer Combat Battalion in WWII. He 
was in the Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe campaigns. Upon returning 
from the war, he earned his bachelor’s and law degrees from University of 
Mississippi (Ole Miss). During the Korean Conflict he served as a US Air Force 
Judge Advocate General (JAG).

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a FUNERAL SERVICE at 12:00 Noon on 
Monday, May 23, 2016, at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Avenue 
Covington, LA 70433.

WAKE on Sunday, May 22, 2016, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at E. J. Fielding Funeral 
Home and on VISITATION on Monday, May 23, 2016, at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home 
from 10:00 AM to service time.

Interment will be in Southeast LA Veterans Cemetery in Slidell, LA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

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