Louis "Jim" James Necaise

Louis “Jim” James Necaise, of Bay Saint Louis/Tupelo, Mississippi, passed away on October 26, 2026, at the age of 83. He was born on April 7, 1943, in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi.

Jim was educated at St. Stanislaus High School and later attended Pearl River Community College, where he earned an electrical degree. He went on to own Necaise Electric to fulfill his career. He also served in the Marine Reserves, a part of his life that reflected his sense of duty and commitment.

He was a faithful member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church. He was also proud of his involvement with the Jaycees, where he served as a member and as president. These parts of his life showed his dedication to both his faith and his community.

Above all, Jim will be remembered by the family he loved. He is survived by his daughter, Scherell Necaise Gazaway; his sons, Louis Necaise Jr. and Dwayne Louis Necaise (Patty); his grandchildren, Travis Bell (Whitney) , Mason Gazaway (Katie), Myles Gazaway (Kayla), Meagan Weathers (Tyler), Kristine Moran (Wayne), Jeramie Kelly (Brittany), Sarah Hardie (Austin), Dallas Eden, and Nicole Necaise (Simeon). He is also survived by his brother, Tony Necaise, and his sisters, Audrey Heidelberg, Hana Bilbo, and Charlotte Barron. He also leaves behind 16 Great Grandchildren and many loved ones who will carry his memory forward with affection and gratitude.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Diana Henley Necaise; his father, Louis R. Necaise; his mother, Estelle Dedeaux Ladner; his son, Scott Anthony Necaise; and his brothers, Hollis Ladner Jr. and Shelby Ladner.

Visitation will be held on November 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 5858 Lower Bay Road, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. A Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Inurnment will follow at Gulf Coast Memorial Cemetery, 2177 Longfellow Drive, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Jim’s life was marked by faith, family, service, and hard work. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

The family also wants to thank the nurses and therapists at Centerwell Home Health in Tupelo, MS and the nurses on the 5th floor stepdown and ICU at North Mississippi Medical Center and Father Trinh of St. Ann's Catholic Church.

Edmond Fahey Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Louis “Jim” James Necaise.