Markquel Trevon "Kel" James

A Graveside Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 5, 2020, 11:00 AM, at Perpetual Park Cemetery in Franklin, LA

Visitation will be Friday, September 4, 2020 from 8:00 - 10:00 PM at MK Dixon Funeral Home, Baldwin, LA.

Markquel was born a native of Franklin, La and resident of Thibodaux, La. He was born on Novemeber 18, 2002 to Paula James and Travis Mack in New Iberia , La. and was blessed with "17 years" of unforgettable Life. As a baby Markquel was christened at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Franklin, La. where he later became a member.

On Sunday, August 23, 2020 Markquel departed his life on this Earth in Franklin, La. Hi s wonderful spirit will live on in each and every one of our hearts.

Markquel received his education in the Lafourche Parish Public School System, while attending Thiboduax High School as a Senior in the class of 2021.

"Kel" as family and friends call him was a very happy, smart, and funny person. Kel loved hanging out with his cousins and friends, playing football and was always on his phone with his earbuds in listening to music. As a youth he played T-Ball and Biddy Basketball in Franklin, La. Football for Bayou Bantam "Hurricanes" and East Thibodaux Middle School "Spartans" in Thibodaux, La.

Markquel leaves to cherish his memories to his parents: Paula and Leonard Firmin Jr. His biological Father Travis Mack, (5) brothers: Jaylon Ina, Leonard Firmin III, Game Conley, Julius Knight, and Darrius Miksch, (2) sisters: LaNasia Firmin and Charlie Mack, Grandparents: Martha James, Brenda Cross, Leonard Firmin Sr. and Ulysses Cross, (1) Great Grandmother: Virginia Cross, (3) Uncles: Lanny James, Joseph James, and John Howard Jr., (1) Aunt: Viva Garth, (1) Godmother: Joanne Theriot Small, (4) Godsisters: Angela Sophus, Tierra James, Sasha Bourgeois and Mi'Queria Harris, (1) Godbrother/Righthand Man: Devontre Williams. The one person he called on: Ashantae Wise and a host of Great Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends.

He went to his Heavenly Home to be with his Great Grandparents, Elsia Blanks James, Joseph James, Edna Brooks , and John Mack.                      Godfather ,Leslie Knighten. (1) Pet "Bambam Firmin", and other relatives which included Great Aunts & Uncles.

MK Dixon Funeral Home is in charge of final arrangements, 337-940-9253, 211 Main Street, Baldwin, LA 70514