James Luke Whalen, age 41 years, departed his earthly life on September 21, 2018; and is now in the presence of his loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his father: Michael Patrick Whalen. He is survived by his mother: Linda Frances Autin, and his five children: Antoinette Clair Trosclair, Blane Kole Fink, James David Whalen, Truly Elizabeth Whalen and John Michael Whalen. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial gathering at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie, LA on Friday, October 12, 2018 beginning at 11:00 AM with a Christian memorial service to follow at 1:00 PM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home’s chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in James’ memory to Kenneth Copeland Ministries, (kcm.org) in order to further the work and glory of the LORD on earth. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.