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James William Choat
January 19, 1946 — May 1, 2026
James William Choat, 80, of DeRidder, LA passed away Friday, May 1, 2026. Visitation will be Friday, May 8 from 10am-1pm at Grace Church. Celebration of Life will be Friday, May 8 at 1pm at Grace Church. Rev. George Lee Glass will officiate.
James is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pat Choat of DeRidder, LA; two sons, Kevin Choat & Leslie of DeRidder, LA and Freddie Choat of DeRidder, LA; six grandchildren, Trenton Choat of Durant, OK, Russell Choat & Kaleigh of DeRidder, LA, Elizabeth Choat of DeRidder, LA, Eric Choat of Michigan, Preston Choat of Kentucky, and Conner Choat of Sulphur Springs, TX; three great-granddaughters, Rilynn, Huntley, and Delilah; and adopted son, Chris Willis & Teresa of Merryville, LA.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray & Freda Choat; and son, Terry Choat.
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