Billy James

Services for Willie “Billy” James will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:00pm, at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia, LA. Visitation will be held at 12:00pm until time of service. Interment will follow service at Hurricane Cemetery.

Billy was born on April 12, 1936, to Willie and Mary Jordan James. He was born and grew up in the Mt. Mariah Community in Claiborne Parish. Billy was a 1956 graduate of Athens High School. He was dedicated to his career with Louisiana Power & Light Co (now Entergy), where he started in 1958 and retired in 1995. Billy enjoyed fishing, working with his cattle, and was an avid hunter. He was a member of First Methodist Church in Arcadia, LA.

Billy was married to Jackie, the love of his life, for 68 years. He was father to their two boys and Paw Paw to four grandchildren.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Arthur “Preacher” James and Hubie “Dick” James; Three sisters, Florence Yarbrough, Lillie Garner and Norvis Burton.

He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline “Jackie” James,; Two sons, Billy Michael James (Marla), and Maxwell Heath James (Holly); Grandchildren, Colby Falkner James (Tess), Brady Logan James (Malina), Ava Elizabeth James and Leah Caroline James; One sister, Edna James Gantt. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to say a special thanks to Magnolia Home Health and Premier Hospice for their loving care.