Emile “Jay” Joseph France passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the age of 71. He was the beloved husband of Julia Baudoin France. Son of the late Ludwig France Sr. and Felicie France. Father of Michele France and Kevin France Sr. Grandfather of Timothy Townsend Jr., Kaelynn Fabre, Kevin France Jr., Rebecca Thomas, and Taylor Thomas. Pappaw to Talan Strength. Godfather of Angel Dugas, James France, and Clarice Bourgeois. Brother of Ludwig “Teetsie” France Jr., Phyliss Melancon, and Eric France Sr. Also survived by several nephews and nieces, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was employed by BP Oil Company for 30 years, and loved to go shrimping.
He was loved by all who knew him and enjoyed making people laugh. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Kessler and staff and Dr. Clay Gould and staff and the Heart of Hospice for their loving care and support.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Judes Children’s Hospital (stjude.org). Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.
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