James Wilson Key's Obituary
James Wilson Key, a retired IBM marketing executive and consultant, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at his home in Covington, LA. He was born January 24, 1939 in Linden, TX to the late Thomas Wilson and Muriel Melder Key.
The beloved husband of Victoria Vauthier Key, he is survived by seven daughters: Charisse Key Johnson, Mariann Key Norton, Doreen Key McDonald, Aimee Key Willis, Maile Key Gieseler, Erica Lenore Key and Megan Key Mattei; one son, Colin Wilson Key; 25 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was survived by one sister, Nancy Key Mercer and one brother, Thomas Wayne Key.
Mr. Key was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was a former member of the Sierra Club of New Orleans, and a graduate of Fair Park High School in Shreveport, LA.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend memorial services to be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. Covington, LA 70433.
Visiting hours at the funeral home will begin Sunday at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org or by calling (504) 830-2300 or to the American Audubon Society, www.audubon.org or by calling (212) 979-3000.
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