Ether "Jimmy" Funches

Ether "Jimmy" Funches

Ether Funches Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 21, 2007.
FUNCHES Ether "Jimmy" Funches, a retired longshoreman, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at his home. He was 93. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of Greater St. Rose Baptist Church of Forstall St. where he served as chairman of the Deacon Board. He was a former member of International Longshoreman's Association No. 3000 and a former employee of T. Smith and Son. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife Duffie Mae Jones Funches. He was the devoted father of Duffie Jean (James), Larry (Selina) Funches, Lydia Funches (Leroy) McCoy, Arthur Funches and the late James Funches. He is also survived by 10 loving grandchildren, 15 loving great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, pastors, officers, and members of Greater St. Rose Baptist Church, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Greater Harvest Baptist Church, Greater St. Matthew #2, New Zion Baptist Church and all neighboring churches, Employees of ILA Local 3000, Doctors and Employees of VA of New Orleans, Council on Aging are invited to attend. A Funeral will be held at 7:30pm on Friday, December 21, 2007 at Mt. Zion M.B.C., 701 Huey P. Long Ave. Gretna La. 70053. Visitation will be from 6:00pm until 7:30pm. A Dismissal service at 9:30am on Saturday, December 22, 2007 at Mt. Zion M.B.C. Interment: Providence Memorial Park, Metairie, LA Arrangements by Rhodes Funeral Home, 7411 Chef Hwy. Please visit our website at www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.

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December 29, 2007

Elouise Williams posted to the memorial.

December 25, 2007

David & Georgia Berry posted to the memorial.

December 23, 2007

Kim,Delearn and Family Hines-Arrington posted to the memorial.

Elouise Williams

December 29, 2007

Sis Funchess & Family, Remember earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. May the God of all comfort comfort you. Love, Warren & Elouise Williams & Sis. Hayes

David & Georgia Berry

December 25, 2007

Aunt Duffie & Family,

I believe that Uncle Goodsole is pleased with the the Homegoing Celebration on Friday night. What a time we had, the Spirit of God had its way in the services. We will continue to pray for you & the family.

Kim,Delearn and Family Hines-Arrington

December 23, 2007

To Sis. Funches and Family:
When I heard of his passing I became very sad, but happy that he is now in a much better place. I am sure he will be greatly missed by all. A part of my past is now gone. I had not seen him for some time but I will miss him because I now know I wont ever see him again. Tell everyone Hi for me, especially Lydia.

Rev. Frank and Debra Collins, III

December 23, 2007

To: Aleatha, Ma, and Funches Family
Be encouraged, no matter what's going on. He'll make it all right. Paw Paw is all right now. You saw him fight a good fight. You saw him keep the faith. Now Dec. 15, he had to go home and get his crown of righteousness, which Timothy said was laid up for him. So family you fight a good fight for the Lord, and you keep the faith. Paw Paw, Until in the morning.
May God Bless You. With Love.

Barbara Mack

December 22, 2007

Mrs. Funches, Duffie and all the children and grandchildren. You have truly lost a special person. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Barbara, Rodney, Denise and Dana.

Ronald Speaks

December 22, 2007

Rev.Ronald Speaks an family with heartfelt Love to Ma, an all the family in your time of lost.We are praying with you an for you.Continue to look up to the hills from where all of our health an strenght comes from .The Lord Jesus Christ our Redemmer.
Love Rev.Ronald Speaks an family

Delia McClendon

December 21, 2007

Aunt Duffie & Family,

In time of sorrow know that the LORD is your rock, your fortress, and your deliverer "My GOD, my strength in whom I will trust."

We love you!

Your great niece-Delia
Gussie Mae & family
Dallas

Jennell Funches

December 21, 2007

Dear Aunt Duffie,

My prayers are with you and the rest of my family members. I am sorry I could not make it....but I am with you in spirit.
I will contact you soon.

Love Always
great-niece Jennell
(New Orleans by way of Boston, MA)

Valerie Funches Saucer

December 21, 2007

Aunt Duffie & Family,

It is truly a great loss for us all. The last of the best. Our prayers will always be with our family. We must remember GOD makes no mistakes.

Our love comes from the Boston family. We love you all.

Stay in touch and may GOD continue to shine in your lives.

Love
Valerie
your great-niece & family

Eugenia Mathis

December 21, 2007

To: Aunt DuffieMae, Duffie Jean, Larry, Lydia, and Authur
You're in my prayers . May God give you the strenth you need at this time. Hold on to his unchangeing hand and he will bring you'll through. Love You All Poochie

December 21, 2007

To Lydia & Family

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow. We are sorry to hear about your lose for weeping may endure for a night but JOY cometh in the morning.

Donnie, Surbrenia, India & Ingrid Sturgis

Rosie Lawrence

December 21, 2007

Lydia,
We're so sorry for your loss. I want you to know that you and your family are in our prayers. Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. God does not make mistakes and whatever he does is well. I know it doesn't seem like it now but know that weeping only endures for a night and joy truly does come in the morning. We love you and we're only a phone call away.

Malcolm & Rosie Lawrence
Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church #2

Stacey A. Harris

December 21, 2007

Keeping your family in our prayers.Trust God, He will supply all of your needs. Read the Psalms 23 for comfort.

December 21, 2007

Sis Funches and family,

May the Lord bless you with strength and comfort in your time of grief.

Sis E. Dorsey and family

Daphne Brooks

December 21, 2007

God needed a good angel,he has called his angle home.Mr Jimmy you were a good man,I loved you like my own father,you will surely be missed.Mrs Funches,I love you stay strong. I will be keeping you and all the family in my heart and prayers.God Bless You All!

ANN WILTZ

December 21, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Minster Lourell & Felicia Turner

December 21, 2007

May God bless you Sister Funches our prayers are with you and the family.
Love Bro.& Sis.Turner

Yvette Washington

December 21, 2007

Mrs.Duffie & Family,I was so sorry to learn of the loss of your husband and father.I feel as tho I am a part of your family because
Kenneth talks about you'all so much and is so fond of all of you.
As you picture him in the arms of Jesus remember the good times you spent together and know that one day you will be renuited with him in glory.Yours in Christ,Yvette M.

Aleatha Garner

December 21, 2007

Paw Paw,
you were a GREAT man, father, grandfather and great grandfather. I will miss you but I know you had to go.

I know you will be watching and waiting in heaven for us.

I LOVE YOU!

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December 29, 2007

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December 25, 2007

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