James Blanchard
10/30/1936 - 5/28/2017

James Blanchard, 80, passed away May 28, 2017 with his wife and care takers at his side. He was born in Beaumont, TX, October 30, 1936 to John Blanchard and Felician Bernard of Breaux Bridge, LA. He was married to Barbara Boudreaux Blanchard for 60 years. They met in Texas City High School in 1954. He was a Korean Veteran and worked for Dow Chemical for 30 years. He, at one time, was on the TDECU Credit Committee, the Traffic Commission for Lake Jackson, Knights of Columbus of St. Michaels, American Legion in Lake Jackson, Masonic Lodge of Lake Jackson, and a member of the Briarwood Board of Directors. He leaves behind his lovely wife, Barbara Boudreaux Blanchard, of 60 years; sister, Dorothy Splawn (Horace Splawn); sisters-in-law, Betty Blanchard, Santa Fe, Barbara Blanchard, Gonzales; grandsons, Michael James Blanchard, Camp Pendelton, CA, Nicholas Anthony Blanchard, Houston; many nieces and nephews; an aunt he loved dearly, Lou Gravouilla of Breaux Bridge, LA; and all the Gravouilla family that has touched our hearts. We wish to thank Dr. Raj Dalal for the wonderful care. James always referred to him as his friend. Many thanks to Christi Jakuvec and Nina Spohn from IPH who were especially loving and caring and all IPH co-workers. Many thanks to his care-takers, Marty Melendez and husband Abel Melendez, Hardy Betencourt, Ramona Duke. James passed away due to COPD and Asbestosis.

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