A candle was lit by Peggy Lacombe Lastrapes on April 2, 2017 9:37 AM

Message from Milt deReyna

Very simply, the world is a lesser place without the Captain in it. Miss him already.

Message from Charles and Beverly Petty

Words cannot begin to express the sorrow we felt after that phone call on Saturday morning. We have been fishing with James for fifteen years and we did not consider him our guide (although he was excellent), we considered him a friend. We loved getting to fish with him and will miss him from now on. He was a good man, helpful and knowledgeable and heaven is a better place for having him. Our sympathy goes out to his family and other friends during this sad time.

Message from The Rosenbergs

Myself, my father, and my brother were clients of James. He was an excellent guide and a great person to spend the day with. He will be missed. We send our sincerest condolences. Marvin, Ronnie, and Joey Rosenberg.

Message from Robert And Norma Snider

Our sincere condolences to all the family for the loss of James. May all the great memories of James sustain all and bring comfort during this difficult time. May these thoughts give all strength.

Message from frankie thompson

Rip sorry. For your lost Julie .

A candle was lit by Uncle Bob And Aunt Norma on March 23, 2017 8:50 AM

A candle was lit by Delylah Mordecai on March 21, 2017 6:57 PM

A candle was lit by Lonnie mccoy on March 21, 2017 6:30 PM

A candle was lit by Brandon Garth Barrett on March 21, 2017 9:28 AM

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I really just don't know what to say. He was more then just my uncle he was a father figure for me. You will forever be in my heart and i will always think about you in everything I do. All the time in the world still wouldn't be enough to spend with you. i cherish all the memories I have made with you. I love and miss you so much uncle words cannot describe.

A candle was lit by Brandon Garth Barrett on March 21, 2017 9:24 AM

Message from Jim ward

James was a true gentleman and will be missed. Prayers to the family.

A candle was lit by Melissa & Gary Fraser on March 21, 2017 5:05 AM

A candle was lit by Angela Mordecai on March 21, 2017 3:00 AM

Message from Angela Mordecai

I am so full of gratitude that I had the privilege to call James my brother in law and the Uncle of my children. He was always so loving, proud, and generous to myself and to my family. He helped create some wonderful memories like road trips to Bass Pro Shop, Braums, a grand tour of his home town, and a once in a lifetime trip with him to Disney World - his favorite place on earth other than on the water. Oh did James love fast roller coasters and his Mickey Mouse waffles. He would light up like a child there.
He gave much of himself doing what he loved the most to make others happy; charter fishing and cooking; two things I've yet to meet someone better at than he was.
James was a brilliant writer too. His passion for fishing wasn't just on the boat but also through words in the several articles he wrote.
He served our country as a serviceman of the United States Air Force and was a true patriot proudly till his last breath.
Although his health took the best of him, James always seemed to muster up more strength to keep going when most would have given up. He never wanted to let that be an excuse for why he couldn't be out catching his limit of fish. He displayed great courage, hope, and determination.
He loved children and that showed in how proud of his nieces & nephews he was. There was a gentle side to James when he was around kids; he just connected with them as the cool Uncle. His love and pride was always apparent when speaking about them.
And let's not forget his dogs! I remember him longing to have a dog for quite some time and then the day he finally got her... Mocha. She brought him much joy. She was always by his side the minute he got home. She was his baby. Then along came Captain. I never met his other dog Captain so I can't say much about him but I know James sure loved those dogs.
His faith in the Lord continued to bloom and I enjoyed listening to him share about how he was growing closer to God as he learned to depend on Him and not his own understandings. He would tell me how God blessed with Deanna; a wonderful woman he fell in love with. She was a true gift to him as she helped bring him back to life and helped him find his smile; one I had never seen until she came along. He was so smitten with her and she helped him in so many ways. Indeed, she was a true blessing for him.
As he began to become a new creation, taken too soon, he will truly be missed. James had a fun spirit and was a good man loved by many. We can all rest assure that he is no longer suffering with pain and is living life to the fullest as he has been healed and now reunited with his beloved Father.

I will hold close to my heart all the wonderful memories of James.

Until we meet again brother, you will be deeply missed.

Message from tperronne@conhagen.com

GOD works in ways that we may never understand. But there is one thing he has promised us all and that is if we love HIM. HE will after death bring us to heaven to know HIM and be with HIM for eternity in peace.

Message from Kenny & Sammie Jo Wilson

We are so saddened at the loss of James. He will be missed. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.

A candle was lit by Kenny & Sammie Jo Wilson on March 20, 2017 12:52 PM

Message from Barbara Wright

So sorry for your loss, praying for all of you.

Message from Michael and Rachel Helmer

Rachel and I would like the extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Capt James. He was a dear friend and a huge part of our Capt Phil Robichaux fishing family. Our fishing team will really miss the phone calls from James about where the fish were biting to make his customers happy and when the phone stopped ringing we knew James found fish! We will always remember our brother when pulling in those specks and how much he loved fishing for them when he was feeling well. Rachel will miss the phone calls when he was excited about something that he just had to tell someone about when "everyone else was at work." We were both beyond excited to see James so happy to have found true love with Deanna as he really deserved to experience what love was all about. She brought so much happiness to him. Although it was way to short of a time we know that when he passed he was happy. To his mother , sister and her boys he talked about you all a lot and loved all of you so much. James will be truly missed but never forgotten. Until we meet again my friend keep fishing and enjoy the time with your dad.

A candle was lit by Michael and Rachel Helmer on March 20, 2017 8:32 AM

A candle was lit by Rachel and Michael Helmer on March 20, 2017 8:31 AM

A candle was lit by Lonnie Tutor on March 20, 2017 8:10 AM

Message from Lonnie Tutor

So, so sorry, Shirley and Julie, for your loss. I hope you will find some peace in the wonderful memories you have - the great times you've shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

A candle was lit by Shirley Edwards on March 20, 2017 7:57 AM

Message from Shirley Edwards (MOM)

My Dearest Son
I loved you from the moment you were brought in this world and will love you forever. My life will never be the same without you. I was so proud of the man you became. I will see you again someday. Until then know you are loved so much.
Mom

A candle was lit by Julie Wilson Barrett on March 20, 2017 7:52 AM

A candle was lit by Deanna Thibodeaux on March 20, 2017 6:22 AM

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James showed me that true love is possible. He came in to my life at a time when not only had I pretty much given up on believing it existed for me but also at a that I had no idea I would need him most as I was about to face what I thought was the hardest time, the loss of my father and brother within a month of each other. James did not like to see me cry, sad or unhappy. This is even harder as now I HAVE to find my way through for him...without him. The love he showed me was patient, kind, slow to anger, always giving and thoughtful. I loved James with everything I had to give. We had the longest and greatest talks. He had the utmost respect for me, my children, and my family. As much as it was not by far enough time and my heart feels incredibly shattered, the moments we did have were incredible and I will take each and every one over not having any at all. James loved his family dearly (I can't thank his family enough for embracing me as one of their own) and talked of his dear long time best friend Bart, Co-owner Mike and the captains and all of his clients and friends often with tremendous respect and honor. He couldn't wait for me to meet so many . Sadly my own grief and then hid illness got in the way. In the short time we had we both felt like we had known each other a lifetime.
I will see you again on the other side someday my sweet love of a lifetime and we can then do all the things we talked about doing. Until then I have much unfinished business down here that I pray your spirit will be with me every step of the way! Oh how I love you so! You will now dance with me at my beautiful daughters wedding and you will now see her walk down the aisle! Thank you for being who you were! Thank you for coming into my life. Be patient from up above while I go through my time of grief and shed my tears my love...for it is you that stole my ❤️! You will forever be etched in my memory and heart! Until we meet again....be patient my dear.

A candle was lit by Julie Wilson Barrett on March 20, 2017 5:51 AM

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I'm just so lost right now with out you here. My heart is broken into a million pieces. You and I shared a special bond that only a brother and sister could share. You were taken from us way to soon, but I know in my heart God needed you more. And I'm trying to take comfort in knowing that, but its so hard. I love and miss you so much. You were the best brother in the world. Fly high brother and save some trout for me, for when we meet again.
You loving sister,
Julie

A candle was lit by Deanna Thibodeaux on March 20, 2017 5:44 AM