James Leo Stonecypher
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 10 Apr 1934 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Christening:
Death: 7 Dec 2009 - Covington, St. Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Burial: in Lake Lawn Park, Metairie, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA
Cause of Death:
Parents
Father: John Arvel Stonecypher
Mother: Lillian Ernestine Galle
Notes
General:
Per 1940 US Census: 4/20/1940 1458 N. Villere St, Ward 7, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
John Stonecypher, informant of this census, is the 57 year old white male head of household, who rents his home for $18 a month. Born in Georgia, he and his family lived in this same area in 1935. Educated through 6th grade, he works as a collector for an Insurance Company. He has been out of work for 150 weeks, but though he earned no wages, he had other income over $50 in 1939. His wife is 46 year old Lillian Stonecypher, born in Louisiana, educated through 8th grade. Earl Stonecypher, 24 year old son, single, born in Louisiana, educated through 8th grade, works as a salesman in retail hardware, working 40 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work, earned $864 in 1939. Clayton Stonecypher, 22 year old son, single, born in Louisiana, educated through 4 years of high school, is a clerk in a retail furniture store, working 40 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work, earned $720 in 1939. Homer Stonecypher, 14 year old son, born in Louisiana, educated through 7th grade, attends school. James Stonecypher, 6 year old son, was born in Louisiana.
Per obituary in the Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA
STONECYPHER James Leo Stonecypher passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009 at the age of 75 years. Beloved son of the late Lillian Galle Stonecypher and John A. Stonecypher. Brother of the late Earl, Homer, Clayton and John Stonecypher, Jr. Survived by nieces and nephews: Clayton Stonecypher, Jr. Sharon S. Bannon, Joan Stonecypher, Jan S. Hoffman, Jane Stonecypher, Johnny Stonecypher, Craig Stonecypher, David Stonecypher, and the late Jean S. Sclafani. Mr. Stonecypher was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA except for the past 4 .5 years he resided in Covington, LA. He was a veteran of the United States Army Reserve for 6 years. He worked at LaNasa Hardware Company for 25 years and maintenance supervisor for Sisters of St. Joseph for 15 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Funeral Service at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 12:00 noon. Visitation to begin at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of St. Tammany, 4410 Hwy 22, Mandeville, LA. 70471 would be appreciated. Please visit and sign the family guestbook at
www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
Mr James Leo Stonecypher
* BORN: April 10, 1934 * DIED: December 7, 2009 * LOCATION: Covington, LA
Visitation:
* Saturday December 12 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
* Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home * 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. * New Orleans, LA 70124
Funeral Service:
* Saturday December 12 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
* Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home * 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. * New Orleans, LA 70124