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James Burrell Jr. Obituary

James "Jamie" Burrell, Jr., departed this life on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Thibodaux Regional Health System. He was 65, a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Vacherie, LA. Visitation on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Williams & Southall Funeral Home, 1204 Cleveland Street, Thibodaux, LA from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Visitation on Friday, October 4, 2024, at First Baptist Church, 1244 Magnolia Heights - Vacherie, LA from 9:00am to religious services at 11:00am. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by the love of his life for 13 years, his Fiancée, Brenda M. Williams; 1 Daughter, Latoya Thomas; Stepson, Donavan Williams; 1 Sister, Sandra Robertson; 1 son-in-law, Juawana Thomas; 4 Grandchildren, Austin and Brea Johnson, Zi and Zaelyn Williams; devoted niece and nephew, Cheyenne and Nigel Robertson. His godchildren, Carol Cisneros, Rosheim Lewis, and Marcus Robertson; adopted brothers and sisters, Ronnie Joseph, Clinton, Bernell, Lovenia and Charlene Williams; a devoted friend, Eric Domino. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, James Burrell, Sr. and Ethel Cutno Burrell. Adopted mother, Emily Mae Williams. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, 1204 Cleveland St, Thibodaux, LA 70301. (985) 447-2513. To sign the guest book or offer condolences, visit our website at www.williamsandsouthallfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Advocate from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, 2024.

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Margo Gillum

November 3, 2024

Condolence to the family. Jamie will certainly be missed. We had a good talk last December and I thank the Lord for that conversation. Glad I got a chance to hug you but didn't think that it would be the last hug. Love you cousin.

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