James Felix McDuffie

1939 - 2021

James Felix McDuffie was called to rest on June 17, 2021. Son of the late Fred McDuffie and the late Ophelia Campbell McDuffie. James was born on April 22, 1939, he was the only child born to this union. He was educated in Orleans Parish, he graduated from McDonogh #35 High School class of 1956. He also graduated from San Francisco State University in 1985 with a degree in African American Studies and The University of New Orleans (UNO) in 1990 with a degree in Special Education. James was an Exceptional Service Specialist at Total Community Action in New Orleans, Louisiana and was a Mason Acacia #248. He was a faithful member of Second Free Mission Baptist Church where he was on the Usher Board. James was blessed with a beautiful daughter OdoFemi McDuffie whom he loved dearly. OdoFemi was his pride and joy. God later blessed James with a lifelong partner Joyce Ann Davenport and two great stepchildren Rosalind and Vernell Davenport whom he loved dearly. James McDuffie leaves to cherish his precious memories one daughter OdoFemi McDuffie, stepdaughter Rosalind Davenport, stepson Vernell Davenport, son-in-law Derek Wiek, one grandson David Wiek, two cousins Dirliska Williams and Charles Campbell, friends Gelinda Wiltz and Patrice Patterson of Los Angeles, CA. and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Ophelia McDuffie, life partner Joyce Ann Davenport and his puppy Roscoe McDuffie. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021, at 10:00am at Second Free Mission Baptist Church 1228 Burdette St. NOLA. Visitation will begin at 9:00am. Interment will be at a later date in Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. Due to Covid-19, everyone attending is required to wear masks and adhere to social distancing. Gatherings are limited (No Exceptions). Professional Arrangements Entrusted to Majestic Mortuary (504) 523-5872.