Sunday, November 22, 2009

James Franklin Way "Sonny Man" Sr.
(2 Sep 1928 - 17 Nov 2009) []

James Franklin Way "Sonny Man" Sr. []

James Franklin Way "Sonny Man" Sr.

A resident of Port Vincent, he passed away Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009, at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was 81, born on Sept 2, 1928, in St. Landry. He proudly served as a staff sergeant with the U.S. Airborne Paratroopers, 82nd Airborne Division, during the Korean War. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Bonnie R. Way; children, James F. Way Jr. and wife Rebecca, Kim W. Barnett, and Kevin B. Way; grandchildren, Christopher James Way, Christina W. Scroggins, Brandi M. Papadopoulos, Ryan C. Mullins, Andrew G. Way; great-grandchildren, Colton James Way, Shelbie and Taylor Scroggins; brothers and sisters, Jessie Rae Vincent, Billie Jean Coburn, Mildred Vige, Colen Way, Eldie Stafford, Sue Ellen Evans, Faye Goralski, Jan LeBlanc and Al Way; and a very special aunt, Helen McRee Cambre. Preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Ruth McRee Akins, James Lyman and Ruby Way; and a grandson, Austin James Way. Our hearts are broken, but we know that you leave us to go to a better place where you can now truly rest.

Published in The Advocate on November 22, 2009

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