October 7, 1940 – August 9, 2011 In Loving Memory.
James Louis Blanchard, age 70, a longtime resident of Mobile, died Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at a local hospital.

James was born in Biloxi, MS and served 4 years in the U.S. Navy and retired after 30 years as a Boatswain in the U. S. Merchant Marine.

Survivors include his wife of over 30 years, Mildred M. C. Blanchard; his children, Regina Blanchard, Mona Blanchard, David Blanchard, Daniel Blanchard and James Blanchard; his sister, Karen A. Blanchard; his brother, Ronald Blanchard; three grandsons, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A service to celebrate James