James Jimmy Chachere, Jr.

Obituary For James Jimmy Chachere, Jr.

CHURCH POINT - Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Point Church, 800 S. Main Street, Church Point, LA for Mr. James Jimmy Chachere, Jr., affectionately known as “Lil Blow”, 69, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at his residence in Church Point, LA. Interment will be Our Mother of Mercy Cemetery #2 in Church Point, LA.

Pastor Andrew Handy will be officiating the funeral mass.

Mr. Chachere leaves to cherish his memories: one son, James Chachere and Tamarcus (Katina) Chachere whom he raised as his own; three daughters, Nichole Duplechain (Willary), Shameka Chachere (Medgar) and Jatara Jenkins; one step son, Jamaul Joseph Senegal; two step daughters, Rockelle Mayfield and Jada Mayfield; five brothers, Samuel (Gwen) Citizen, James Landry Nelson, Antonio Landry, Michael Landry Nelson and Steven Landry; nine sisters, Leanna Gray, Marie Guidry, Cheryl Booker, Sandra Stevens, Brenda Nelson, Patricia Landry Nelson, Rosana Nelson, Bridgette Carriere and Victoria Nelson; two Godchildren, Gene Malbrough and Joseph Lee Batiste, Jr.; grandchildren, Willary Duplechain, John Duplechain, Jamarcus Moore, Keyshawn Moore, Meagan Simmons and Tyler Simmons; great grandchildren, Dayonna Citizen, Keyshawn Moore, Jr. and Zander Moore; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends whom loved him dearly.

He is preceded in death by: his parents, Alice Landry and Jimmy Chachere, Sr.; one son, Cedric Chachere; one daughter, Myrtle Chachere; paternal grandparent, Edolia “Taunt Toot” Guillory Simien; and five sisters, Claudette Vallery Chachere, Sharon Ann Nelson, Elizabeth Cole, Betty Nelson and Marie Landry Nelson.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to: Courtland Guillory, Acadia Extended Care’s Staff and his caretaker Sheila Landry.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Point Church.

** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. **

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.

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