James Joseph Flattmann Jr., age 91, of Montz, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
James is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 72 years, Alice; his two children Darlene and Tammy; son-in-law Mickey Keller; sister-in-law Cherlyn Castanedo; as well as several nieces and nephews. When he was 20 years old, James was drafted to the US Army serving in Korea. He received an honorable discharge along with a Purple Heart due to injuries sustained after being shot. Referred to as Jimmy, he is fondly remembered as one of the last record salesmen, beginning his career at Dot Records. Upon his retirement from Sony Music, he was awarded a Key to The City of New Orleans.
A visitation for James will be held Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 1:30 PM at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 4640 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119, followed by a funeral mass at 2:30 PM. Interment will take place directly thereafter at Lake Lawn Park, 5454 Pontchartrain Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124.
In lieu of flowers donations are welcomed to St. Jude Children's Hospital.