James Frantz Obituary
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Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, October 9, 2025, at The Cathedral of St. John Berchmans. The funeral mass will follow at 10:00 a.m., officiated by Father Raney Johnson. Interment will follow immediately at Forest Park Cemetery, West.
James was the son of Earl Lockard Frantz and Rose Brown Frantz. He attended Aquinas High School in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and later joined the U.S. Air Force, serving with the Armed Forces Special Weapons Project at Barksdale Air Force Base. After his service, he earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Louisiana Tech University and a master's degree from Centenary College.
He spent 35 years working at Schumpert Medical Center, where he served as CFO. He was known for his commitment to his work and his humble nature.
James was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Elaine Malloy Frantz; his parents; and his brother, Brownie Frantz.
He is survived by his eight children: James M. Frantz, Gregory Earl Frantz, Patrick Joseph Frantz, Mary Rose Frantz Watson, Timothy Gerard Frantz, Charles Albert Frantz, John Edward Frantz, and Margaret Jewel Frantz.
He also leaves behind 17 grandchildren-Rachael Bird, James Frantz, William Frantz, Erin Zopolsky, Caitlin Aurand, Christian Frantz, Audrey Furnas, Sarah Hutchings, Patrick John Frantz, Tori Blevins, Tanner Blevins, Tara Blevins, Zackary Watson, Madalyn Watson, Savannah Frantz, and John Patrick Frantz-as well as 10 great-grandchildren.
In his free time, James enjoyed antiquing, golfing, and being with his family. With eight children, his favorite and most time consuming hobby was parenting. James will be missed dearly by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Pallbearers are James Frantz, Gregory Frantz, Patrick Frantz, Timothy Frantz, Charles Frantz, John Frantz, and Jeff Watson.
Serving as honorary pallbearer is Frank Charles Malloy.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to The Christus Foundation of Shreveport-Bossier.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Valerie F. Calhoun
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I just now found out about the passing of my long time friend. Mr. Frantz and I worked at Schumpert for years. He was a great man. My condolenses to the family whom I had the privilege of getting to know. I am sad for your lost, but I know that he is smiling now.
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