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James Windham Obituary

James E. "Jim" Windham entered into eternal rest peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the age of 70. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Dorothy Windham; his in-laws, Roy and Lena Ford.; and his sister-in-law and her husband, Denise and John Barrois. He is the beloved husband of Cynthia Ford "Cindy" Windham. He is the loving stepfather of Trudy Newberry (Chris). He is the devoted grandfather of Blake Newberry (Kelsey), Eric Newberry, and Madison Newberry. He is the loving great grandfather of Aspen M. Newberry. He is the cherished brother-in-law of Michael Ford (Michella). He is also survived by numerous other family members and friends. A Vietnam Veteran, James very proudly served and retired as Master Sergeant from the US Army after 22 years of faithful service. He also retired as a federal employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs after 17 years of service. He received many decorations and awards while in the US Army with one being the Distinguished Service Medal. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. A faithful member of Belle Chasse United Methodist Church, Jim had a great love for God, Country and Family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Saturday, July 6, 2019 beginning at 9:00 AM followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 3 to Jul. 6, 2019.

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Aloma Rodriguez Doucet

July 6, 2019

Cindy I just read the obit. I am so sorry for your loss. He must have been a good man for you to love him. Please know i'm saying prayers in his name. I love you my sweet childhood friend

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thomas Windham

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July 5, 2019

Dear Cindy, John and I have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers as we remember Jim. As we bid farewell, think of those loved ones greeting him and celebrating his arrival on the other shore in heaven. He will be there to greet you with them someday! How glorious is our God for our gift of everlasting life. Jim has victory in Jesus! May you find peace in His promise at this time of grief.
Love in Christ,
Sylvia and John Lain✝

Rose Loflin Spencer

July 4, 2019

My thoughts and prayers for Jim's family. He was a very special classmate

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