James C. Babin

A native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Duplessis, he passed away Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at age 74. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Laura Gomez Babin; sons, Jeffrey Babin, Tracy Babin, and Corey and wife Lajuana Babin; grandchildren, Dustin, Jessica, Jacob, Brittiny, Guy, Taylor, Nicholas and Jayme Babin; great-granddaughter, Jacelyn Babin; and 12 cats. Preceded in death by a son, Barry Babin; parents, Sylvere "S.J." and Dora Bergeron Babin; and daughter-in-law, Daria Babin. Visitation at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, Friday, Dec. 31, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes at the funeral home Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, from 10 a.m. until services at noon, conducted by the Rev. Cedric Murphy and Kent Schexnayder. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com.