James Womack Sr.

James Thomas Womack Sr., 93, a native of Naples, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 6:05 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
He is survived by his children, Sue Ganier and husband, Gary, James "Sandy" Womack Jr. and wife, Donna, Martha Culotta and husband, Phil, Mark Womack and wife, Debbie, and Douglas Womack; grandchildren, Matthew Ganier and wife, Jill, Benjamin Ganier, Samuel Ganier and fiancee, Jaime, Robin Dollarhide and husband, John, Joshua Womack, Krissen Womack, Michael Womack and wife, Kathryn, and Christopher Womack; great-grandchildren, Sadie and Layne Ganier; sister, Mary Lambert and husband, Conrad; brother-in-law, Howard Groves; and sisters-in-law, Jerry Braud and Deanna Kittle.
He was preceded in death by his spouse, Noelie Mire Womack; parents, Andrew Womack and Effie Collins Womack; and brothers and sisters, Kathryne Bourquin, Edward Womack, Bettye Groves, and Billy Joe Womack.
Jim was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. He retired from Freeport Sulphur Company. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. His hobbies included playing bridge, hunting, and traveling. He had an unwavering love for his family and his love for Christ was evident in his service to all.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Jim's caregivers, Kathy Warren and Earline Lewis, as well as to his many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to: Regional Military Museum, P.O. Box 10247, Houma, LA 70363.
To send condolences, please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com.
Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements.