A native of St. James and a resident of Donaldsonville, James “Broom” Adam Schexnayder passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the age of 81. He was born on November 7, 1934 in St. James. He is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Louis and Jackie, Robert and Vickie, Sidney and Audrey, Henry and Julia, George and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lionel and Beatrice Labiche Schexnayder and sisters, Lucy Schexnayder and Joan Gautreau. There will be a visitation at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church on Monday, March 28, 2016 from 9:00 am until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am with celebrant Rev. Paul Yi. Entombment will follow in Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church Mausoleum. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursodonaldsonville.com. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements.