James Forrest Fargason, Jr.'s Obituary
James Forrest Fargason, Jr. passed away on Friday, March 28, 2008.
Beloved husband of Anne Marie Schneider Fargason. Awesome father of Clelia Fargason, Elizabeth Fargason Stanga, Carmel Fargason, and Ellen Fargason, and adored father-in-law of Len Stanga. He is also survived by his brother Dr. C.A. Fargason (Mary Beth) of Baton Rouge and his nephews Dr. Tony Fargason (Rachel), Mr. Scott Fargason (Meshelle) and Dr. David Fargason (Donna), and a host of cousins, grand nieces and nephews.
Aged 75 years, Mr. Fargason, a native of Memphis, TN, had resided in Old Mandeville, LA for the past 25 years. Mr. Fargason was a member of Mandeville Rotary Club, Pontchartrain Yacht Club, the Madisonville Maritime Museum, the Catboat Association, the New Orleans World Trade Club, the Sports Car Club of America and Our Lady of the Lake Parish’s Finance Council. He served on the Boards of the Samaritan Center, International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses, the World Group, and chaired OLL’s Capital Campaign. The Archdiocese of New Orleans awarded him the Order of St. Louis Commendation. Prior to retirement Mr. Fargason served in an executive capacity in a variety of companies including New Orleans Cold Storage (NOCS), Superior Casing Crews, and owner/CEO of Royal Lincoln Mercury in Gulfport, Mississippi. While living in Gulfport, Mr. Fargason was elected President of the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce and assisted in founding the Harrison County Tourism Commission.
Mr. Fargason was a man of many talents and interests. Among his favorite hobbies were raising his daughters, sailing, reading, cooking, storytelling, and racing cars. Following Hurricane Katrina, he spearheaded a massive relief campaign for the Bay Waveland area.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass on Monday, March 31, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 312 Lafitte St., Mandeville, LA 70448. Visitation on Monday, AT THE CHURCH, from 10:00 a.m. until the service. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Samaritan Center, Mandeville, LA; or Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Foundation, Baton Rouge, LA.
Interment will be private.
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