James Norman Rodrigue, Sr., age 67, passed away on October 7, 2020. A native of Opelousas, LA, and a lifelong resident of Gretna, LA. Son of the late Norris Rodrigue and Mabel Parfait Andrues. Father of Michelle Rodrigue (Leonidas), Darnelle Garber (Scott), Jamie Rodrigue (Chad), Wendi Rodrigue (Brian), James Rodrigue Jr., Colbey Rodrigue (Summer), Haley Rodrigue (Ethan), and the late Ali Dickinson. Grandfather of Derryn and Demi Bourgeois; Perrin and Pamela Legendre; Treven, Devin, Taylor, Kaylee, Jaycee, Tracy, James, Nadia, Jaelyn, Makayla, Kaleb, Kierstyn, and Colbey Jr Rodrigue; Bryan, Shelby, and Talan Sanchez; and Emma Burnham. Great grandfather of Grant Ochello, Easton Guillot, Emerie Hoda, Cecelia Legendre, Hayden Delaune, Baylan Delaune, Paul Olano IV, Paxton Bianchini, Noah Bianchini, Bryan Sanchez III, the late June Legendre, and the late Everett Hoda. Brother of Gerri Liberty (Carl), Terri Liberty (Mike), and the late Norris Rodrigue Jr. James is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. James was a master carpenter and cabinet maker. He loved to fish and trawl down the bayou. He was quite a story teller. Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service at 8PM on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 West Bank Expy., in Harvey. Visitation will begin on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 6:30 PM and end after the service. To view and sign the online guestbook, please visit
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