Jimmy was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family, dancing, fishing and camping. Jimmy was proud to have served his country in the Air Force. He retired from Ashland Chemical as a Instrumentation Tech.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his two children, Marilyn Blanchard Gonzales and Keith Blanchard (Cheryl); eight grandchildren, Dawn Barrient (Chris), Candace Davidson (Jeff), Rebecca Campagna (Dustin), Evy Rodrigue (Freddie), Kayli Blanchard (Michael), Samantha Blanchard, Alex Templet (Allen), and Dre' Blanchard; fourteen great grandchildren; two siblings, Alice Sternfels and Ronnie Blanchard and one daughter-in-law, Tammy Blanchard.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Alonia Boudreaux Blanchard; one son, Mark James Blanchard; parents, Abby and Cora Blanchard and three siblings, Hayward "Be Bop" Blanchard, Bonnie Blanchard, and Lily Rose Blanchard.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Clare Manor 7435 Bishop Ott Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
A visitation will be held at St. Jules Catholic Church on Monday, March 11, 2024 from 9am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. Interment to follow at St. Anne Catholic Church Mausoleum.
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