Gerald "Jay" Carrier's obituary , Passed away on September 30, 2026 in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Gerald "Jay" Carrier

August 8, 1959 - September 30, 2026 (67 years old)

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Gerald "Jay" Carrier's obituary , Passed away on September 30, 2026 in Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Gerald "Jay" Carrier

August 8, 1959 - September 30, 2026 (67 years old)

Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Gerald Carrier Obituary

The family of Gerald Carrier (Lake Charles, Louisiana) announces his passing on September 30, 2026. Gerald, born on August 8, 1959, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald Carrier to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his children, Gerald Carrier, Ashley Carrier-Ruffin, Courtney Carrier and Shamainna Bland; and his grandchildren, Raven Carrier, Shawna Carrier, Jaci Carrier, Treshawn Kepa, Dylan Green, Marquez Carrier, Hailey Carrier, Triston Carrier, Kingston Ruffin, Kallyse Ruffin, Kali Ruffin, Ashlyn Ruffin, Kayzlon Andrus, Kaydon Carrier, Aamiya Freeman, Amani Freeman and Kayson Bland.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the James Funeral Home (1801 Moeling St, Lake Charles, LA 70601). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
James Funeral Home



Thu

Oct 15

Visitation

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

James Funeral Home
1801 Moeling St, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Thu

Oct 15

Funeral service

3:00 PM

James Funeral Home
1801 Moeling St, Lake Charles, LA 70601

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