James leaves to cherish his memories two brothers, Samuel Boutte, Sr. and Anthony Boutte, Sr. and a host of nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Abraham and Agnes L. Boutte; sisters, Alice Bryant, Audrey Jean Minette, Mary Louviere; brothers, Amos Boute, Abraham Boutte, Jr. Wilton Boutte, Larry Boutte, Roger Dale Boutte, and Ashton Boutte.