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John Schexnayder Obituary

"JB" was called to be with our Lord on January 16,2013 at the age of 86. A resident of Vacherie, LA, "JB" was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Veronica Roussell Schexnayder, five brothers, Stanley, Roland , Hollis, Leonard Schexnayder, and Harvey James, one sister, Leona Mae Adams. He leaves to cherish his memories with his beloved wife, Dolores and seven surviving children, Carol Ann, Acquanette (Patrick) Mitchell, five sons Westley (Glenda), Ricardo (Cynthia), Randall (Eva), Theodore (Lynell), and Laphalle (Monica) Schexnayder and two daughters -in-law Deborah and Rosa. He was preceded in death by his daughter Suzette and sons Yahya and Dale and one grandson Jonathan. J.B also leaves a host of nephews, nieces, grand/greatgrandchildren. "JB" was a veteran of WWII, former President of St. James Parish School Board, serving 18 years as elected School Board Member. A Founding member of R.A.I.L. (River Area Improvement League), and former President of West St. James Martin Luther King Scholarship Organization. Service will be Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at St. Philip Catholic Church, 1175 LA. Hwy. 18, Vacherie, LA. at 1:00 pm …visitation starting at 10:00 am with Celebration of Life at 12:00 pm. Father Philip Linden will be officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements provided by The Baloney Funeral Home LLC, 399 Earl Baloney Street, Garyville, La. 985-535-2540. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to West St. James Martin Luther King Scholarship Organization, P.O. Box 913, Vacherie, LA. 70090. Guest may sign the register at www.baloneyfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 19 to Jan. 22, 2013.
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M heartfelt sympathy and prayers goes out to the family. May you find strength and comfort in one another as you go through this most difficult time,just remember weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. God bless!

Darlene H.Narcissse

January 22, 2013

To the Schexnayder Family:
I know words can't begin to comfort you all at this sad time, but remember weeping endureth for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. May God continue to bless and keep you in his care. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Patricia Moses

January 22, 2013

Ms Delores and family,
I am thinking and praying for all of you. Please accept my condolences. I am thankful that Mr. JB was a very good friend of not only my father, but our family.

Charlene Gros Julien

January 22, 2013

To The Schexnader family
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Know that you have my Deepest Sympathy on your Loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you doing this time.

Adrianne Octave & Family

January 22, 2013

Aquanette and Family,
May you find peace and consolation in the many beautiful memories of your daddy.
Friend Forever
Gail Honore-Conish

January 22, 2013

Schexnayder Family,
Our prayers are with you all at this time.
Carlatta and Danny A Jones
Gonzales,LA.

January 22, 2013

My condolences to the family. Keeping you in our prayers.

Gerard Preyan

January 22, 2013

Praying for you during your time of grief. May God grant you peace.

Daphne Bazile Octave

January 21, 2013

May God comfort and strengthen your family.

Carolyn Scott

January 21, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Gwendolyn Harrison

January 21, 2013

To the Schexnayder Family: We mourn and pray with you at this time during the loss of your loved one. He was a man of great accomplishments to his family, friends, and community. God be with you Theodore, Randy, and all your family. From: Pastor Sherman R. Smith, Sr, family, and Second Highway BC

January 21, 2013

My sincerest condolences. May you find peace during this difficult time.

Regina Favorite

January 21, 2013

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the Schexnayder family. May God's love comfort each of your during this difficult time.

Mr. & Mrs. Irving Smith, Sr. & Family

January 21, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Tony & Denise Graves

January 21, 2013

You all have our deepest sympathy on the lost of your love one. God Bless.

Wayne & Myrtle Weber

January 21, 2013

CAROL MAY U FIND COMFORT IN ALL THE BEAUTIFUL MEMEORIES ~GERMAINE JEFFERSON ~ NEW ORLEANS LA

January 21, 2013

Dolores and Carol Ann and family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Denise Songy Pierce

January 20, 2013

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