John David Schexnayder

John David Schexnayder obituary, Lake Charles, LA

John David Schexnayder

John Schexnayder Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by James Funeral Home - Lake Charles on Feb. 7, 2023.

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John David "J.D." Schexnayder was born November 9, 1965 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Theresa Honore and the late Lionel Schexnayder. John was a 1983 graduate of Washington High School and a United States Army Veteran. He departed this life Saturday, February 4, 2023 in a local hospital.
He leaves to cherish his memories, one daughter, Naomi (Naomi) Edwards; one son, Jamarick (Dior) Guillory; mother, Theresa H. Jones; two sisters, Cathie Jones Lemelle and Sandy Schexnayder; two brothers, Tommie and Robert Schexnayder; three grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his fathers, James Ernest Jones and Lionel Schexnayder; maternal grandmother, Doris Honore; and paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Schexnayder.
The family will have a private memorial service. God bless everyone for their love and prayers.
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