James LaVerne Jeter's Obituary
Funeral services for James Jeter, of Leesville, will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. Mark Christian, Rev. M.C Green, Bro. Jason Nolde officiating. Burial will follow in the Ebeneezer Cemetery in Hicks.
Visitation will be Friday, October 23, 2020 from 5:00 P.M– 9:00 P.M and Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 11:00 A.M. until time of service in the funeral home.
James Jeter was born on February 3, 1926, in Fullerton, Louisiana to parents Ed and Edith Jeter. James passed away peacefully in Gayle and Jim’s arms on October 19, 2020, at the age of 94. James is preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife Margie; parents, Ed and Edith Jeter, and brothers, Dennis Lee Jeter, Curtis Jeter, Carl Jeter, Dale Jeter and sister Mary Lynn Sifford.
Left to cherish his memory always is daughter, Gayle Caldwell and her husband Jim; grandchildren, Laina Poleman, Lenny Roach, and Joel Caldwell and wife Amy; great grandchildren Dylan Poleman, Claire Poleman, Marlee Roach, Tripp Roach, Cameron Caldwell, Carter Caldwell, Matthew Rogers. James also leaves a host of very special nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends to include his very special friend Jimmy Mayeaux.
James enjoyed a very special bond with his grandchildren. They respected his opinions and looked to him for sage advice and counsel in so many ways.
James was a very successful businessman in Leesville. He was the owner of Jeter Oil Company and Jeter Apartments.
James was extremely civic minded. He was a proud member of the Leesville Lions Club for over 50 years, holding various offices in the Club, to include President. James was well known in Leesville and the far reaches of Vernon Parish. He was a regular figure at the annual Lions Club Rodeo. An experienced storyteller and local historian, he captivated family and friends alike with his stories from Jeter Town, The Louisiana Maneuvers and the Farm. The Jeter family raised corn, cotton, cattle, and hogs and rode horses across the grassy landscape of rural Vernon Parish. Whether you met James on the steps of the post office, at Lowes or at the Ranch House, he gave you a warm welcome. In fact, James was a proud member of The Romeo Club which met at McDonalds every Friday morning. Gallons of coffee were consumed as they attempted to solve the world’s problems. James always had a hardy handshake and a big smile for everyone he met. His memory lives on through his many friends and family.
Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Joel Caldwell, Lenny Roach, Edgar Jeter, Ralph Gahimer, Howard Lynn Dean, and Jerry Bolton.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the Jeter Family at www.labbymemorial.com
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