James Allison Marchand Jr.'s Obituary
James Allison Marchand Jr., of Covington, LA passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 1, 2023. He was born on October 7, 1957 in New Orleans, Louisiana to James A. Marchand Sr. and Virginia Mae Michel Marchand.
James is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 27 years, Phyllis Simpson Marchand, his father James A. Marchand, M.D., his siblings Jeanne Dailey (Scott), Greg Marchand and Lisa Lamoreaux. James will be dearly missed by a host of nieces and great nieces, nephews and great nephews, friends and extended family. Not to be forgotten, his beloved pets, Emmy, Olive, Ellie and Maggie.
James is preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Mae Michel Oyler.
James graduated from the University of Utah and earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University (New Orleans) School of Law in 1987 and had his private practice in Covington, Louisiana.
The Marchand family expresses their deepest gratitude to the outstanding care provided by Concerned Care Hospice and Gordon Simpson, brother-in-law.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the Marchand Law Firm, 315 East Kirkland Street, Covington, LA from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home locally owned and operated, (985) 892-9222 has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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