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James was born and raised in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. His Cajun roots gave him a love of cooking, friends, and family. His loyalty and incredible work ethic contributed to a more than 30-year career at Balls Foods, where he continued to work until his passing.
While his life was cut short, he always remained the quiet calm behind his wife, Bridgette, and her frantic pace. He valued the life they built together, the children they raised, and the family they created. He had a "joie de vivre" and family was at the heart of his happiness. Whether behind the grill, watching the Saints play football, or cheering on his kids, family is what mattered most. His biggest joy was watching his children, Britten, Colin, and Rusty become the successes they are and will continue to be. And he finally gets to see his angel, Tyler, again in heaven.
No matter if you called him James, Jim, or "Jamesy Boy" as Bridgette called him, to know him was a privilege and he truly was one of a kind. His family will carry on the promise to listen, laugh, and make memories with those who loved him.
Family, friends, and acquaintances are invited to celebrate James Duet at the Stonehaus Farms Vineyard & Winery – Festhall (24607 NE Colbern Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64086) on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Gathering at 2 p.m., tribute begins at 3 p.m., celebration and refreshments to continue until 5 p.m.
Donations may be sent to Saint Luke's Foundation, 901 E 104 Street, Mailstop 100 South, Kansas City, MO 64131; designate either Hospice or Cancer Center on the check.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Debra Bledsoe
May 7, 2024
I had the privilege of working with James through the Ball´s Foods. He was one of the nicest, kindest people walking the planet. If there were more James in the world it would be a much better place.
Jeremy Freeman
May 2, 2024
OMG I am so sorry to hear about the passing of James duet. He is the reason why when they asked me when I worked at the hen house if I wanted to go into the meet and see if the department he was the reason why I wanted to go in there because of his training and his skills help me survive all this time with his kindness thoughtfulness and patience. That's kind of man that James always was he treated everyone he saw like family whether they were his own family co-workers it didn't matter James was always kind at heart always tried to have a smile on his face I remember always joking with him about the New Orleans saints football team and the Chiefs I remember when they were won the super bowl how happy he was and in the off peak time when the saints win the super bowl we always yelled who dat who dat. He will truly be missed everybody that knew James will truly miss him and everybody the new him knew what kind of a kind soul he was I will respect James for always being patient with me and helping me be a better employee and a better person. Throughout the years I also got to know his wife and she is just as kind of a soul as he is so to the whole family I pray for you I'm sorry for your loss and if there's anything you need whether you're in the store and need a hug or just someone to talk to I'll always take time out of my day if you guys need to talk to you I love you all in Godspeed
Larry Miller
May 1, 2024
James will be missed. He was always a friendly, honorable man that never shared an unkind word about anyone. We were honored to have worked with him and personally, it was always just nice to see his smile and hear his friendly voice. We have worked with Balls Foods for nearly 2 decades and never worked with a nicer guy. Along with everyone who knew him, I will miss James.
Dawn Gammon (ProfitTrax)
May 1, 2024
We had the honor to work with James for over 10 years at Balls Foods and he was the epitome of everything you would want in a human being. His smile knew no boundaries. He was a kindhearted loving man who would do anything for anyone without hesitation. Our hearts are heavy with his passing but know that he will be with the Lord enjoying eternal life without anymore pain. Many, many heartfelt condolences go out to his whole family from use.
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Linda McBroom
April 30, 2024
I had the privilege to work with James for many years at Ball´s Food Stores. He was a wonderful person; kind, hardworking and so knowledgeable about seafood and shared some wonderful recipes. I have kept him in my prayers and will keep his family in my prayers.
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Linda McBroom
Sun City, Arizona
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