Obituary

James "Jimmy" Charles Schwartz, Sr.
October 27, 1941 - February 18, 2017


James "Jimmy" Charles Schwartz, Sr., a resident of Kentwood passed away at 10:20 AM on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his home. He was born October 27, 1941 in Kentwood and was 75 years of age. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Kentwood, Professional Photographer's Association of America, Louisiana Professional Photographer's Association, and a member of the Louisiana National Guard.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Jean Collins Schwartz; 4 sons, James "Jamie" Charles Schwartz, Jr. and wife, Mary Anna, Niceville, FL, Michael Collins Schwartz and wife, Sarah, Hammond, Timothy Tate Schwartz and wife, Jael, Hammond, and Paul Scott Schwartz, Walker; 7 grandchildren, James Charles Schwartz, III, Jacob Michael Schwartz, Hunter Tate Schwartz, Cole Michael Schwartz, Summerlyn Faith Schwartz, Finn Collins Schwartz and Sebastian Schwartz; and sister, Lois "Chee Chee" Dunn and husband, Bubba, Greensburg.
Preceded in death by his parents, Jason "Bully" Tate Schwartz and Myrtle Mae Birch Schwartz; and sisters, Charlotte Ann Blades and Sally Carolyn Needham.
Services conducted by Bro. Joey Miller. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 8 AM until religious services at 11 AM on Monday, February 20, 2017. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood.
McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.