James Garland Duffy Sr.

James Garland Duffy, Sr. Psalms 23 - The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil; for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. Thou anointest my head with oil: my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. A loving husband and devoted father, James passed away Friday, May 16, 2008 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond at the age of 71. A native of Livingston and a resident of Independence, he was an active member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. James was a member of the Millwrights Local 720, a licensed building contractor as well as an active board member of the Livingston Parish Fire District 11. He enjoyed being a special part of Troop 80 Boy Scouts of Livingston. He is survived by his wife, Jane Odette Stewart Duffy; his first wife, Corine Starkey Duffy; four sons and two daughters-in-law, James Jr. “Jimmy” and Karen Duffy, Livingston, Michael and Dawn Duffy, also of Livingston; Mark Smith and Larry Smith, both of Independence. James is also survived by three daughters, Jamie Duffy Tilley and husband, Dennis of St. Francisville, Anita Smith Fairburn and husband, Brian of Independence; Karen Duffy Zeigler of Livingston and one sister, Lorraine “Beanie” Blackstock of Livingston. James will truly be missed by eight grandsons, Allen, Stephen, Christopher, Shannon, Brandon, Ryan, Colt and Montana along with two granddaughters, Larra and Baylie. He was blessed with three great-granddaughters, Kolbie, Haley and Allie. James was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary McDonald Duffy; three sisters, Edith Cutrer, Ethel Cooper and Ruth Lewis; three brothers, John, Louis and Willie “Bill” Duffy. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond on Monday, May 19th at 10:00 a.m. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home chapel Sunday, May 18th from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and again on Monday beginning at 8:00 a.m. until the funeral service time. Rev. Nathan Firmin will officiate the religious services assisted by Rev. Glynn Reine. Interment will be in Bankston Cemetery, north of Albany. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Lighthouse Baptist Church Building Fund, 27373 Horseshoe Road North, Independence, LA 70443. Condolences and other information available online at www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond.

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James Garland Duffy Sr.

October 18, 1936 - May 16, 2008