James Kees

Funeral services for James Francis Kees age 80 of Alexandria will be held 11am Thursday September 29, 2011 from the sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Olla with the Rev. Malcomb Richard officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in the Urania Cemetery at Urania, LA under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Visitation will be on Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 pm at the Riser Funeral Home located at 4823 Main Street 165, Olla, La . James Francis Kees was born on November 19, 1930 at Olla, LA to the union of his parents Frank Francis Kees and Ruth King Kees.He passed from this life on Monday September 26,2011 at the Christus St. Francis Cabrini Medical Center in Alexandria following a sudden illness. James served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Navy and was extremely proud of the service he rendered. He was a retired operator for the Monsanto Chemical Corporation in Luling, LA. James was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and four sisters. As of late Mr. Kees was a Greeter at Wal Mart. Survivors include his beloved wife Sue Barnum Kees; his daughters; Phyllis Kees Rodriguez and husband Kern, Lillie Kees; and his son, Dennis Kees. He also leaves his grandson Duane Batusic and wife Cindy; and two great grand kids , Rose and Alex, also his sister Barbara York and husband Phil; and a host of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers any planned memorials should be made to Vanderbilt Terrior Regiment- Vanderbilt Catholic High School, Houma, LA or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, Monroe, LA.