Mr. James Dabney Gholston's Obituary
James Dabney Gholston passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Patricia Lucia Perret Gholston. Loving father of Stephen Gholston (Jessica) and Mark Gholston. Son of the late Marie Matthiesen Gholston and Woodrow Wilson Gholston. Brother of Ginger Gholston Richards (Chester). Grandfather of Everleigh Moon Gholston. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
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A husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed fondly into our hearts and minds. James Dabney Gholston was born to Woodrow Wilson Gholston and Marie Mattheisen Gholston on November 26th, 1946 in Seattle, Washington. Shortly after, the young family moved to Woodrow’s hometown of Inverness, Mississippi where Jim’s sister and close companion, Ginger Gholston Richards, was born. The two were raised on the family’s cotton farm in Caile, Mississippi. Jim attended Inverness High School where he excelled in sports and mechanics. After graduating from Mississippi State University with a degree in Industrial Technology, he moved to New Orleans, LA in 1969 to successfully pursue his professional career. There, he courted and married his devoted wife Patricia “Pat'' Lucia Perret. The two established a warm and caring home in the Lakeview neighborhood where they raised their two sons, Stephen James Gholston and Mark Patrick Gholston. In 2006, he retired with Pat to Covington, Louisiana and devoted his time to his family which grew to include Stephen’s wife, Jess Leigh Gholston, and his cute and silly granddaughter Everleigh Moon Gholston. Jim’s character was rooted in the rich nature of the Mississippi Delta. The artful culture of New Orleans gave it vibrance. He was of good sense, grounded, yet open minded, and creative. He instilled utility and sense in his sons and gave shape and color to their dreams. A husband of duty, great devotion and care; he expressed his love to his wife through his craftsmanship and art. Jim’s legacy permeates through all his friends and family with a vast collection of fond memories. We can now celebrate his life, reliving all the times we spent with him. For some of us, we’ll remember the lessons he taught us; the times he came to help us. Others will remember a man who was valuable to have at their side, always willing to lend a hand. Most importantly, we will all remember a selfless man with a creative humor, who used these uncommon skills to enrich and brighten our lives.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation at church on Wednesday beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mr. Gholston to be made to Hospice of St. Tammany, 1202 South Tyler St., Covington, LA 70433 or to the Hospice Foundation of the South, PO Box 5806, Slidell, LA 70469. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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