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James Achord Obituary
Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents Elgene and Jewel Achord. He is survived by his daughter Danielle Achord Crochet and son in law Rhett Crochet, grandaughters Katie and Kyler Crochet, son Derek Paul Achord, ex wife Barbara Achord, siblings Gene Achord, Jack Achord and Jan Olivier and their spouses Maggie Achord, Phyllis Achord and Sonny Olivier. Jimmy enjoyed life to the fullest. He enjoyed spending time with his many friends and family. He loved fishing, watching LSU baseball, attending Live after five, spending time at his condo in Orange Beach and cooking on Sunday's with his family. Jimmy will be deeply missed by all his friends and family. May he rest in peace with his parents.
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Sherry Reed Burleigh
March 27, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Joslyn Yeager
March 25, 2023
Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Cousin Jimmy Achord born 4 days after me and shared my husband's birthday. You have been remembered every year of my life. He touched so many lives and we are all the better for it.
Charlie New
March 24, 2023
A Class Guy
Larry P Babin
March 24, 2023
My sincere condolences to Jimmy´s siblings and other family members. I was fortunate to work with Jim and also do some fun fishing down in Leeville.
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Paul Leinweber
March 24, 2023
I remember Jimmy always bringing a smile to my face. I enjoyed working with him and being around a happy and well grounded man. May he Rest In Peace.
Linda Stevens Rivet
March 23, 2023
Gene I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I always loved the friends we made when we were young, because of our parents and their friends. I so wish we had stayed intouch. My prayers and wishes are with you and all the family. Love and miss all of you.
Sue & Gary Duhe
March 23, 2023
Thoughts & prayers for all those who loved Jimmy. What a great guy - shared lots of laughs with him. That grin & his fun loving nature will never be forgotten.
Dent Wood
March 23, 2023
It´s hard to write it all in a small section...American legion baseball and golf at Howell park, high school baseball & a short time at LSU...fishing, condo & beach life, Flora Bama, concerts, blue angels, LSU baseball with the "bleacher creatures",going to college World Series , lots of laughs with so many of his friends. I´ll always have great memories
Jenny Robert Jenkins
March 22, 2023
So sorry to hear of Jimmy´s passing. He was always so nice with such a great smile. Prayers of comfort and healing to Jan, Gene and Jack and all the family. Winnebago was such a great street with wonderful memories.
Jim Conerly
March 22, 2023
Many shared fond memories of the numerous successful speckled trout and red fish trips Jimmy and I made as guests at JW Covington´s Leeville Camp. His famous words of "just one more" were fun in the boat, but dreaded in the cleaning shed!
Bobby Meador
March 22, 2023
I had the pleasure of sharing the left side of the infield with Ace at Istrouma. I have great memories of those years.
Kyle Achord
March 22, 2023
Uncle Jimmy was always the "fun" uncle and definitely enjoyed life to the fullest. I have fond memories of going to his house for Achord family functions to swim, fry fish, and watch a ballgame. His sense of humor always made you laugh. He will be deeply missed by all of us.
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