James "Jimmy" Russell Alford

James ‘Jimmy’ Russell Alford Jimmy Alford, age 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He retired from ExxonMobil, as the Head Advisor of the Inspection Division for many years, where he mentored many generations in his field. Jimmy was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church, who was very strong in his faith. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, served as 8th Ward Constable for many years, and also as a past president and board member for the Livingston Parish Fire District #10 in Holden. Jimmy served his community as the District Deputy Grand Master of the 19th Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, an active member of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club, a dedicated member of the Gideons International Organization, and the Knights Templar in Hammond. Jimmy was a very giving and selfless man, always willing to help out anyone in need. He would often cook his famous “Jambalaya A-La Alford” for many charities, fundraisers and benefits to help people in need. Jimmy loved going to the camp on the river with his family and catching catfish and setting out his trout lines. In his younger years he raced cars, where he first met the love of his life, Janie, who he later married and they had two wonderful children. Jimmy was the greatest man, best husband, loving father, and an awesome grandfather, who has left behind a beautiful legacy to remember him by and is already deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Jimmy leaves behind his adoring wife of almost 50 years, Janie Courtney Alford; daughter, Leesha Robert and husband Troy; son, Shawn Alford and wife Catherine; sister, Bonnie Alford Newman and husband Harold; brothers, Donald Alford and wife Angela, and David Alford and wife Anna Lee; grandchildren, Kaleb Gleber, Tanner Gleber, Grace Alford, Caroline Alford, and Mary Cate Alford. Preceding him in death are his parents, William C. and Elizabeth R. Alford; and grandparents, James W. Alford, Mamie Bennett, Earl E. Russell, and Azlea Vernon. Active Pallbearers will be Donald Alford, Vernon Russell, Ricky Russell, Tanner Gleber, Paul K. Duke, Wade Courtney, DeWayne Harmon, Troy Robert, and Matt Newman. Honorary Pallbearers are David Alford, Harold Newman, as well as his Masonic Brothers. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until the Masonic service at 11:00 a.m. The Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. officiated by Bro. Richard Wallace and Brother Alton Foster. Interment to follow in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery. Condolences and other information can be found online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home.

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James "Jimmy" Russell Alford

February 25, 1939 - March 24, 2019