JAMES FRANCIS “SHORTY” LAVINE

James Francis “Shorty” Lavine, 89, a resident of Morgan City, La., passed away peacefully on Sunday November 1, 2020 at 4:44 a.m. at the Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson, La.
A public viewing was conducted from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. on Saturday November 7, 2020 at Jones Funeral Home 715 Sixth Street Morgan City, La. Services will be accessible by viewing the Jones Funeral Home, Inc. Facebook Page at 11 a.m. on Saturday November 7, 2020. Burial will follow funeral services in the Morgan City Cemetery.
Memories of James or “Mr. Shorty,” as he was known to many, will forever remain in the hearts of his wife, Florence C. Lavine; four sons, Christopher (Sheila) Celestine, Glen Lavine, Patrick (Carline) Lavine and Glen Martin (Lavina) Lavine; two daughters, Lechia M. Ruffin and Florita Celestine Webb all of Morgan City, La.; eight grandchildren, twenty-great grandchildren, three nephews four nieces and host of other relatives and friends.
James was preceded in death by his parents, one son, a sister, and two nieces.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Franklin-Jeanerette-Houma in charge of arrangements. Visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.