James Melvin Gaspard

New Iberia—Funeral Service for James M. Gaspard, will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at David Funeral Home of New Iberia with Pastor Kevin Rowe officiating the service.

Family requests visitation to begin on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. until the service time at 11:00 a.m. at David Funeral Home Chapel.

A resident of New Iberia, James M. Gaspard was born in New Orleans to Melbrun J. and Dorothy Jean Korndorffer Gaspard on September 25, 1949.

James J. Gaspard, age 71, passed away at his residence peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2021, at 1:45 a.m.

James worked in the oilfield for ReddFoxx for 15 years. After the closing of the company, he started a sandblasting company called Maztec, Inc which he and Maxine operated together.

James loved being with his family especially his grandchildren.  He had a passion for bass fishing. He was a member of the Skeeter Bass Fishing team and he owned a number of fishing boats.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Maxine Sherman Gaspard, his granddaughter, Harley L. Gaspard of New Iberia, her mother, Weazy C. Gaspard of Bayou Vista; sister, Cindy G. Ransonet (Lynn) of New Iberia; nephews, Jamie Ransonet (Jessie)and Jacob Ransonet (Angelle)both of New Iberia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melbrun J. and Dorothy Jean Korndorffer Gaspard and his son, Brent Gaspard.

To help keep the community safe we will honor the July 13, 2020, Louisiana Mandates. All families and their guests are required to wear a face-covering while at the funeral home. Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St. 337-369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.