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James Crain Obituary

James Larry Crain passed away peacefully at Carpenter House Hospice in Baton Rouge, Sunday, February 2nd. He will be remembered for his love of history and his contributions to historic preservations in the town of Jackson, LA. He will also be remembered for being the president of Southeastern Louisiana University from (1980-1986). He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Jean Lott Crain and his three children: sons, Rick and Randall Crain and daughter Rita Crain McIntyre. He had three grandchildren Lara McIntyre Aguirre, Elizabeth Crain, and Rodney McIntyre Jr. His memorial is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 407 W. Charles Street, Hammond, LA.

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Published by The Advocate from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2014.

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Cathy McCain Smith

February 26, 2014

My condolences to the family.

Patty Hines Henley

February 9, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.

Anton Cambre

February 7, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry for your loss.

Cathy Guilbeau

February 5, 2014

May God bless you and your family during this very sad time. I worked with Dr. Crain many years ago at the Office of State Parks, and remember him as being such a kind man! May the love and support from family and friends help you through such a difficult time!
God Bless! Cathy C. Guilbeau

February 5, 2014

To the Crain family, please accept my condolences. I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you.

kendall crain

February 5, 2014

will miss u [email protected]

Randy Jarreau

February 5, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. As a past president of the B.R. Civil War Roundtable commenting about another, Larry was always the gentleman and a truly nice fellow.

February 5, 2014

Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. May you find comfort and peace in the days ahead by leaning on our heavenly Father and each other.

February 5, 2014

y condolences to the Crain Family. May our Heavenly Father wrap his arms around you and comfort an strengthen you. 1 Peter 5:6,7

Toni Bova

February 4, 2014

Rest in peace Larry

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