James Raymond Litton

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. James Litton will be at 10 am Friday, October 30, 2015 at The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Natchitoches with Rev. Ryan Humphries serving as celebrant. Interment will follow at Fern Park Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 6:30 pm on the 29th in the funeral home chapel. Mr. Litton passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at his home in Natchitoches. He was born March 18, 1941 to James Odis Litton and Laura Lee Britt Litton in Sabine Parish. Over the years Raymond held several jobs. He was a control room operator at the old City of Natchitoches power plant, owner/operator of Litton’s Fire Extinguisher Service, a top salesman for insurance companies, and a local car dealership owner as well. After retirement, to stay active, he was a greeter at Wal-Mart and was known as “Mr. James”. Raymond loved to fish and play music; he was especially gifted with stringed instruments such as guitar, banjo and mandolin but also was gifted playing the harmonica. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lana Jo Litton; a daughter, Debbie Litton of Natchitoches; brothers, Odis Litton of Kickapoo and Alton Litton; sister, Linda Litton of Shreveport, Kay Litton of Stonewall, Elizabeth Litton Tuggle of Denver, CO., and Cheryl Litton Ebarb and her 2 children of Zwolle; nieces and nephews, Kim and Tim Bailey, Randy Litton, John and Mike Solice; and a brother in law, John Solice. The family would like to thank all our friends and family for their support and prayers during our time of sorrow. A special thanks to Monique Davidson and Emma Johnson that helped take exceptional care of Raymond during such a difficult time. They were so kind and compassionate to him and our family. Our gratitude to Hospice of Natchitoches and all the nurses and aids, your care will never be forgotten.