Commercial Fisherman James “Punkin” Gaspard, Sr., of Bordonville, La. has passed away

August 16, 2021 Gulf of Mexico

James “Punkin” Gaspard, Sr., age 77, passed away at his home in Bordelonville surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, August 14th, 2021. He followed in the footsteps of his father as a commercial fisherman for greater than 60 years. His favorite past-time was fishing on his pier with his grandchildren, spending countless hours in his shed, and spending time with those closest to him. >click to read< 09:50

commercial fisherman, James "Punkin" Gaspard Sr., Obituary, of Bordonville La.

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