Calby James, Jr.

Calby V. James, Jr.,
December 16, 1928September 21, 2014. A 1948 graduate of Dutchtown High School and retiree of Copolymer DMS with 43 years of service. He served in The US Army in Fairbanks, Alaska from 19511953. Calby was an avid motorcyclist and race fan. He was a member of the AMA, NRA, and New River Lodge 402.

Calby is preceded in death by his father, Calby V. James, Sr. mother, Hattie Broussard James brother, Laddie L. James brotherinlaw, Edward DeLaune and nephew, Michael L. James. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Al Joe Hodgeson James daughter, Teri Casso and husband Coy son, Jamie James and Sondra Daigle three grandchildren, Abbigale James, Jamie Mayers, and Sheli Markham and husband Chris stepgranddaughter, Chelsi Casso three greatgrandchildren and sister, Billie James DeLaune. He was known as Pops to a number of children and grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be observed at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., Tuesday, September 23, 2014 from 5:00 pm8:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at the Mausoleum in Resthaven Gardens of Memory, on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 12 noon. Pallbearers will be Kenny Casso, Delton Fairbanks, George Fairbanks, Stuart Roberts, Edward DeLaune, Martin Buddy Broussard, and Doug Crawford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice, St. Elizabeth Foundation, 8054 Summa Ave., Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, or to IRIS Domestic Violence Center, PO Box 52809, Baton Rouge, LA 70892.

Family and friends may sign the online memorial or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavebatonrouge.com.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
5:00 PM8:00 PM

Service

Graveside

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
12 NOON

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816