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Judge James Edward Glancey Jr.

February 22, 1928 — October 4, 2020

Honorable Judge James Edward Glancey, Jr. passed into eternal happiness on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the age of 92. Devoted husband of Betty Carpenter Glancey for 69 years. Father of Robyn Glancey Edwards (Stephen) and James E. Glancey, III. Grandfather of Parker Wilkins, Stephen Edwards, Ellen Wagner, Danielle Glancey, Tara Glancey, James E. Glancey, IV. He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. Glancey, Sr. and Mary Louisa McCabe Glancey. Brother of the late Ronald Louis Glancey, Sr. (Sylvia) and Sandra Glancey Shine (late Maurice). Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family and dear friends. James was native of Gretna, and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served in World War II. He attended LSU where he met his wife Betty and was married March 31, 1951. He then graduated from Loyola University of the South where he achieved his Juris Doctorate degree. James was a practicing attorney in all courts of LA and U.S. District Courts of LA. He served as a Senior Judge of Municipal Court in the City of New Orleans for 29 years and was a member of the Louisiana Bar Association for 60 years. Some of his memberships include Judge Advocate, American Legion, First District Chairman, District Board of Trustees, United Methodist Church New Orleans/Houma District, New Orleans Bar Association (Honorary), North American Judges Association, Louisiana City Judges Association, and Fourth Circuit Judges Association. Civic contributions include Past Board of Directors American Red Cross, Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, and Bridge House Corporation; Alcohol Advisory Committee, Total Community Action, Governor’s Advisory Council to the LA Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse, and Steering Committee and Vice President of House of Ruth, Inc. for Homeless Families in the New Orleans Area. Founder of Honor Court of New Orleans for Rehabilitation of Skid Row Alcoholics; Counseling Services leading to Permanent Probation Department for Municipal Courts, Community and Church Restitution Service for First Offenders as Sentence Alternatives. Member of Algiers Irish Association and the New Orleans Chapter of Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 1300 Vallette St., Algiers, LA on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 11:30 AM until Funeral Service time at 1:30 PM. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Algiers United Methodist Church, 504-361-1334. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com .
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

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