James Warren

Porteous

James Warren Porteous, a resident of Lutcher, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at the age of 74.

He was born in Henderson, Texas on September 3, 1943, but spent his formative years in Lutcher, LA. Jimmy lived in Baton Rouge, Houma, and Jacksonville, FL before returning to Lutcher for the last several years prior to his death.

Preceding him in death are his parents, John Courtney Porteous, Jr. and Mary Cochran Porteous and siblings, Beverly Porteous Zeringue and John Courtney Porteous, III.

He is survived by his son John Courtney Porteous, IV and former daughter-in-law Marja Demouy Porteous and grandsons, Brody John Porteous, Bo Paul Porteous, and Brock James Porteous, all of Gonzales, LA. He is also survived by his ex-wife, Brenda Wheat Porteous of Gonzales.

Also surviving Jimmy are two sisters: Mary Ann Porteous Guidry of Lutcher and Patricia Porteous Eubanks (and husband, Charles) of Daphne, AL as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will begin on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Paulina at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m.

ROSE LYNN FUNERAL SERVICES, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA is in charge of the arrangements. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com