Remembering Jimmy Marsalis
James Egan "Jimmy" Marsalis, Jr., age 69, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, May 29, 2020. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Egan Marsalis, Sr., and Katie Mae Wasson Marsalis; brother-in-law, Marcus Edward Cooper, Jr.; sister-in-law, Minette Goff; and nephew Marcus Edward Cooper, III.
If you knew Jimmy, you knew he had a huge heart for serving others. He volunteered for many community and state organizations. He served as President of the Claiborne Parish Farm Bureau Organization for over 40 years. During this time he was elected and served four years as the District 1 board member for the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors.