October 27, 1941-February 18, 2017
James “Jimmy” Charles Schwartz, Sr., a resident of Kentwood, passed away at 10:20 AM on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his home. He was born October 27, 1941 in Kentwood and was 75 years of age. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Kentwood, Professional Photographer’s Association of America, Louisiana Professional Photographer’s Association, and a member of the Louisiana National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Jean Collins Schwartz; four sons, James “Jamie” Charles Schwartz, Jr. and wife, Mary Anna, Niceville, FL, Michael Collins Schwartz and wife, Sarah, Hammond, Timothy Tate Schwartz and wife, Jael, Hammond, and Paul Scott Schwartz, Walker; seven grandchildren, James Charles Schwartz, III, Jacob Michael Schwartz, Hunter Tate Schwartz, Cole Michael Schwartz, Summerlyn Faith Schwartz, Finn Collins Schwartz and Sebastian Schwartz; and sister, Lois “Chee Chee” Dunn and husband, Bubba, Greensburg. Preceded in death by his parents, Jason “Bully” Tate Schwartz and Myrtle Mae Birch Schwartz; and sisters, Charlotte Ann Blades and Sally Carolyn Needham. Services conducted by Bro. Joey Miller. Visitation was held at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 20, 2017. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.