James Trant

(Posted December 20, 2007)

James Edward Trant, 73, a native of Shreveport, La. and resident of Raceland, La. died Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at 11:10 p.m.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Guidry Trant; one son, James Michael Trant, Sr. and his wife, Jo; two brothers-in-law, Gerald Guidry and James Zeringue; three grandchildren, James Trant, Jr., Brennon Trant, and Ian Trant; two step grandchildren, Christopher Dupre, Casey Nieves and her husband Tony; and one step great-grandchild, Caleb Nieves.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Letha Trant.

James was a devout Baptist and a member of FIrst Baptist Church of Lockport, La. He was a dedicated educator in Lafourche Parish for 32 years and was devout to the students under his direction as a band director, guidance counselor, and assistant principal.

Visitation is Thursday, December 20, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and Friday, December 21, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with the funeral to follow at First Baptist CHurch of Lockport. He will be buried in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.