02/06/2023
James Ladson “Jimmy” Christian, 67, of Onalaska, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, in Center.
Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Son Windham officiating.
Born August 14, 1955, in Houston, James is the son of Benjamin Theodore Christian Jr. and Joanne Beene Christian. Jimmy was a brain cancer survivor which in the end took his life. He lived a very full life and was very generous to a fault. He loved traveling and people. Quick witted like his dad, he could tell a colorful story. A favorite story was when his friend, Randy, visited him in Katy; Jimmy put a load of clothes to wash and used kitty litter instead of soap powder as both were nearby. He loved wearing his favorite hats. A Christian, he loved Jesus and kew where he was going.
He is survived by:
Daughter, Jennifer Brooke Windham and husband Jonathan of Center
Sons:
Justin Wertz
Aaron Wertz
Grandchildren:
Nicholas Windham
Rhiannon Windham
Alexis Jade Wertz
Aryn Lynn Wertz
Aleeya Janae Wertz
Ava Mae Wertz
Mother, Joanne Beene Cunningham
Sister, Julianne Christian Bennett and husband Charles D. Bennett
Nephew, Donald Gene Jacobs Jr.
Niece, Amy Lee Everitt and husband Keith Everitt
Great-nieces:
Jade Audrie Billings
Victoria Hughes
Special friend, Randy Foregger and wife B.J.
Preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Theodore Christian Jr.; and brother, Kerry Preston Christian.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com
