James Edward Gotreaux
It is with great sadness that we share with you that a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, James Edward Gotreaux, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 11, 2021.
Services to celebrate James’ life will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, with Brother David Rials officiating. A gathering of family and
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the funeral home Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, from 4-8 p.m., and will resume Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, from 8 a.m. until the time of his service at 11 a.m.
James’ family has decided on cremation following his services.
James was born in Lafayette on July 3, 1940, to Amar Gotreaux and Louise Credeur. James was a mechanic in the oil and gas industry and was very hardworking. He was known by many as “Punk,” had a great sense of humor and never met a stranger. James loved classic cars. He also made the best barbecue around. Above all, he was a strong man of faith who loved his family and adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. To say the least, James was a kind and generous man who was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
James is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Margie H. Gotreaux of Jennings; his son, Donnie James Gotreaux of Lake Charles; his three daughters, Sonji Marie Gotreaux Clooney (Mike) of Lake Charles, Tami Lynn Gotreaux Roy of Lake Charles and Debra Abshire (Gary) of Gueydan; his six grandchildren, Wayne Ledbetter, III (Lakyn), Jordan James Roy, Savannah Hope Roy, Brittany Gotreaux Guthrie, Caleb Gotreaux and Cindy Abshire; his five great-grandchildren; and his two brothers, Early Gotreaux (Barbara) of Jennings and A.J. Gotreaux (Linda) of Jennings.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Louise and Amar Gotreaux; his sister, Nancy Legros; and two brothers, Alcede Gotreaux and Henry Gotreaux.
To extend online condolences, please visit www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.
Published in Jennings Daily News October 13, 2021