James "Jimmy" Alphonse Daigle

March 9, 1932 - November 26, 2017

On November 26, 2017, a great man was called home. James Alphonse Daigle was a fun loving man who always loved a good time. Jimmy loved to cook for everyone and everyone loved his cooking. He loved life and enjoyed camping, hunting, dancing and was a practical joker as well. Most all who knew him, knew him as “Alligator Jim”. A humble man from birth, he gave from his heart to all that knew him. He loved and served his country in the U. S. Army and fought in four major battles in Korea. James was a loving husband, father and grandfather who fiercely loved his family and they him. The loss of James has left a great void in this world and he will be greatly missed. He was the son of the late Waldo Joseph Daigle and Norma Elfer Daigle. He is survived by his loving wife, Deanna De Laneuville Daigle; his three daughters, Allison D. Wright, Rhonda D. Abadie and Jacinda D. Bourgeois ; four grandchildren, Alexander J. Wright, Carolyn D. Abadie, Krystal A. Abadie and Brandi L. Bourgeois; his beloved pug, Otis; and his siblings, Theresa Louque, John Daigle, Francis Daigle and the late Leonard Daigle. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and treasured friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery.