James A. "Deebie" "Coach" Waguespack, Sr.

James A. “Deebie” “Coach” Waguespack, Sr., born June 16, 1932, entered into eternal rest on February 7, 2019 at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Doris G. Waguespack, children, Pamela R. Hymel (Jerry), Dwayne Roberts (Donna), Lynnette Benedic (Oren), James A. Waguespack, Jr. (Lynda), and Beth R. Creed (Gary). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jeremy P. Hymel (Danielle), Lindsay R. Willams (Shane), Shawn Roberts (Sarah), Melody B. Walsh (Brandon), Stephanie B. Worth (Chad), Alli Waguespack, Jay Waguespack, Mallory C. Sikes (Mason), Jordan Creed, and great grandchildren, Bella and Ryland Hymel, Kalee, Anna, Kolton, and Kai Williams, Beau, Rogan, and Sawyer Roberts, Bailey and Hadley Worth, and his sister, Velma W. Boudreaux.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Benoit and Louise Roussel Waguespack, and his siblings; Mildred W. Amedee, Irwin Waguespack, Edna W. Guidry, Lester ‘Bill” Waguespack, Mary Ruth W. Christina, and Maurice “Mackie” Waguespack.

James served his country as a Corporal in the U.S. Army; he went on to work for Shell Chemical and retired after 32 years.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 366, Knights of Columbus Council 3634, and the Marsh Duck Club. He was a man of many talents and enjoyed being outside gardening, hunting, and fishing.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 13396 River Rd. Destrehan, LA, on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 beginning at 10 AM. Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 12 PM. Burial with military honors to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred. To view and sign the online guestbook please visit www.HC.Alexander.com.