James A. Liverett Jr., 84, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Slidell. He was part of the Slidell community for 22 years after residing in New Orleans for nearly 30 years.

Jim was born June 29, 1937, in Glen Echo Heights, Maryland, to James A Liverett Sr. and Edna Taylor Liverett.

He is survived by three children, Linda Sigur (Glenn), James A. Liverett III, Dennis J. Liverett (Melissa); five grandchildren, Sarah Mayronne, Shaffer Sigur, Troy Liverett, Samantha Liverett,  and Nina Liverett; and Sally, his former wife of thirty years.

He served in the US Army, being honorably discharged after two years. Afterwards, Jim was on staff at Georgetown University Hospital, and was proud of his time as a volunteer fireman with the Glenn Echo Heights Fire Department

He moved with his young family to New Orleans in 1968 to become Director of Respiratory Care at Touro Infirmary for the next 20 years. Jim received his Baccalaureate degree in Respiratory Care from St. Mary's Dominican College.

After retiring, he was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 48 for several years, receiving many commendations and awards. He was a Master Mason of Slidell Lodge 311. He loved spending time with his lodge brothers.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Wendnesday, June 1, 2022, at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd West, Slidell, LA 70460.

Visitation will begin at 11:00am, followed by a Masonic Service at 12:30pm.

Burial will be in Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.