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James Picou Obituary
Visitation will be held Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home.
James was blessed to be surrounded by his group of good friends. He depended on their kindness, compassion, and help as he battled daily with many physical and medical issues.
James's friends truly cared about his well-being; their support was greatly appreciated by James and his family. He was a hard worker who took pride in having a job and in doing it well. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, reading The Courier, and discussing current events and family news.
James is survived by his siblings, Lisette Brunet, Deborah Picou, Larke Fabre, Armand (Carol) Picou, Nicole (Joe) Lovitt, Monique (Ricky) Rozands, Jelpi Picou, Emilie (Billy) Pitre, and Adrienne Picou, and their children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jelpi and Irma Porche Picou; and brother, Charles Picou.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the Good Samaritan Food Bank.
Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Picou
Dwight Domangue
January 14, 2017
Rest in peace, old friend.
Glenn Chaisson
January 13, 2017
I moved away from Houma in 1989 and had the pleasure of getting to know "Picou" as I knew him. The one thing I do remember about him was his infectious laugh, happy demeanor, and how easy it was being around him. He was always laughing and goofing with the rest of us. Rest in Peace ole boy
jerry pitre
January 12, 2017
so many great memories I was lucky to share with you my brother!you brightened a room just by walking through the door!definetly missing you my friend but know how blessed I was to know you!can still hear you saying(you mean to tell me jerry come on that's hard to believe)or your classic response to the question you answered amillion times,mr. anyone ever tell you that you look just like danny DeVito!which you would respond yes lady athousand times!lol till we meet again my brother keep them smiling and laughing like you did to everyone that was blessed to know you james! you always said led zeppelin was one of the few bands you didn't get to see but I know you have a stairway to heaven!rip my brother
January 10, 2017
I was sad to hear of James' death. Bob and I extend our sincere sympathy to his sisters and brothers -- our High Street neighbors; to James' friends, his extended family, a little bit of "Picou" will remain with you. I am happy to have reconnected with James in recent years in one of the downtown restaurants where our groups ate regularly or at Rouse's. God bless you,James, as you "fly high with the angels" and now -- "go rest high on that mountain." Love and prayers, Marie Lirette Alsabrook
Garry & Glenda Stough
January 10, 2017
So sorry to hear of your brother, James, death. Although we only met him once, we remember him well. So sorry.
Michelle landry heimgartner
January 10, 2017
so sorry to hear about my cousint James. what a wonderful person he was. now, he is with Jelpi and Tuni. May God rest his soul.
Floyd Chatagnier
January 10, 2017
Really saddened by his passing.My family and I will really miss not having you around for our get together's. RIP my friend Love Ya Always!!
June Price
January 10, 2017
Proud to have known such a great person and to have been able to call him my friend. Downtown Houma just won't be the same without you.
SARAH
January 9, 2017
Rest in peace friend♡
Gina Domangue
January 9, 2017
Rest in Peace Mr. James. It was always nice being greeted by you every morning at work. We will all miss you here at Milano. God Bless You and Your family.
Daniel Doiron
January 9, 2017
Picou, Big Deep Voice, Big Kind Heart. Everybody's Ponda. Thanks for being you.
Laura Bonvillian
January 9, 2017
Rest in peace James, your family loved you so much. May your family be carried by prayer for peace and love at this time.
Gwen Chancey
January 9, 2017
Such a giving and amazing person.. Will miss you my friend.. Keeping James and his family in my prayers..
Junior Guuidry
January 9, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of your passing, you were a staple around Shady Oak Park growing up.
R.I.P my friend, God Bless.
January 9, 2017
Saddened by Picou's passing. Thanks for being my friend, such a pleasure to be around. RIP my friend
Virginia Rhodes/Achee
January 9, 2017
Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother and my friend James W. Picou. Such a kind and loving man who would do anything for anybody without hesitation. He will always be remembered in heart and in thought. My prayers for his family and friends whom he loved so much. May God be with you all in this time of sarrow. Rest In Peace my friend for you are with Our Lord Jesus Christ in His Kingdom of Heaven.
John Strattman
January 8, 2017
To a remarkable person who was loved by all who met & new him. Prayers to all the family members during this time. You will truly be missed "Picou".
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