NEW IBERIA –A Funeral Service will be celebrated for James Norris Buteaux, Jr. at 10:00 am on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Evangeline Funeral Home with Deacon Marty Cannon officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Holy Family Mausoleum.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home on Thursday from 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm. The Men's Rosary Group will lead the rosary at 6:00 pm on Thursday. The funeral home will reopen at 8:00 am on Friday until time of service.
James Norris Buteaux, Jr. was born on January 28, 1955 to the late James Norris Buteaux, Sr. and Nileas Verret Buteaux in Jeanerette, LA and was one of three children to that union. He closed his eyes to this earthy life, surrounded by his family on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the age of 67.
Norris, Jr. as he was affectionately known was a Diesel Mechanic at the Port of Iberia for many years.
Outside of work, he had a love for outdoors, hunting and fishing. A loving, husband, father, grandfather and brother, he enjoyed spending time with his beloved family.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kimberly Garner Buteaux; one son, James “Blake” Buteaux; two daughters, Morgan Buteaux and companion Chad DeRouen and Aurelia B. Davis and husband Marcus; five grandchildren, Kobe DeRouen, Makenzie DeRouen, Kohen DeRouen, Au’Mar Davis and Bre’Anna Davis; one brother, Glenn Buteaux and wife Debbie and one sister, Cheryl Reaux and husband Billy.
He is reunited with his father, James Norris Buteaux, Sr.; mother, Nileas Verret Buteaux Migues and his step father, Sidney Migues, Jr.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are James “Blake” Buteaux, Chad DeRouen, Marcus Davis, Billy Reaux, Billy Joe Reaux and Scott Romero. Kobe DeRouen, Kohen DeRouen and Au’Mar Davis will be honorary pallbearers.
Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences and memories with the family by visiting his memorial page at www.evangelinenewiberia.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
