James Anthony Sonnier Jr.

James was born on February 10, 1975 in Lake Charles, LA. He was a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana and attended Sam Houston High school. James was a construction worker and a proud member of the Catholic Faith.

Those left to cherish his memories are Father James A. Sonnier Sr. and wife Connie of Lake Charles, LA, Mother Susan Kibodeaux Rice of Moss Bluff, LA, Daughter Penelope Townsend of Moss Bluff, LA, sister Mistie Rice Babin of Baton Rouge, LA, nephew Beau Babin of Baton Rouge, LA, step sister Jamie Doggett of Center, TX , uncle Wesley Sonnier Jr. of Lake Charles, LA, aunts Judy Miller and husband Dale of Merryville, LA , Dorothy Willis of Moss Bluff, LA, Pearl Prejean of Moss Bluff, LA, and numerous cousins.

He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Wesley Sonnier Sr. and Lena T. Sonnier and maternal grandparents Rufus and Beatrice Kibodeaux.

A Graveside service will be held at Prien Memorial Park Cemetery at 10am Tuesday January 21, 2020. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com