James Compton Webb

He was born on October 23, 1944 in Abbeville, LA, and lived in Texas as child. He traveled and lived in many states and countries over his lifetime and spent the last 12 years in New Orleans, LA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hulin Holston Webb and Hilda Marie Sandoz.

James served in the U.S. Navy from 1964-1968 and was a Vietnam Veteran serving as a Hospital Corpsman. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal as well as the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Bronze Star. He taught scuba diving, was a cruise director, traveled extensively, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Interment will be at the V.A. Cemetery in Slidell, LA at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in James' honor to The Mission Support Catholic Diocese of Meru at https://tlmerumissions.org/donate or P.O. Box 7061, Metairie, LA 70010.