J.C. "The German" Dantzler

With the rising of the sun on April 30, 1937 on a lovely spring day, Mary Ruth Williams Aldridge gave birth to J.C. Dantzler the first of her sixteen children. He was a born leader always ready to get the job done. II Timothy chapter 4 verses 6-8 ‘”For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge, shall give me at that day.
However on November 5, 2014 at 5:49 pm God called out for J.C. “The German” Dantzler to return home and he answered the call. The German was not a native New Orleanian but called New Orleans home for many decades. Here in New Orleans Louisiana he met his Creole Queen Mrs. Rose LaCour, they created an Awesome Family Empire with its foundation built from Respect, Loyalty and Togetherness. “United we Stand, Divided we Fall” and “It’s gonna be okay Baby” were amongst many of his Great Quotes of Encouragement. The German was a Cement Finisher, a Carpenter, a Landscaper and a Painter but his Greatest Title of all was being called Daddy. From his oldest to his youngest, from his daughters to his sons, he was always known as Daddy. Our father wasn’t a Scholar of Education, nor had he accomplished and degrees, but his Greatest Accomplishment was being Daddy. He was the first born of sixteen children to a young mother who was blessed with Gods Grace and Mercy and wisdom beyond her years to be able to love and care for ALL of her children. Daddy wasn’t an active member of any church role but he was a very Faithful member of Bedside Baptiste through countless years of being Faithful to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
His siblings include sisters Mary Hatcher, Betty McDonald and Vonnie Paige of Los Angeles Cali., Bobbie Love, Lou Ulmer and Ivey Cooley of Soso Ms., Patricia Campbell (deceased) of Laurel Ms., brothers William Aldridge of Tupelo Ms., Douglas Aldridge of Stringer Ms., Luke Aldridge Jr. of Ohio, Mitchell Aldridge of Soso Ms., Ricky Aldridge and Reverend Joe Aldridge of Laurel Ms., James Aldridge (deceased) of Soso Ms.
J.C. was baptized at a very early age on the banks of the Mississippi River on an Easter Sunday morning. J.C. loved the Lord, and always acknowledged him daily. J.C. always left everyone he encountered with a very positive smile that was addictive. Once you met him, you would never forget his kindness and willingness to help others. J.C. was joined into marriage with his wife of 46 years Mrs. Rose LaCour Dantzler. From this union came eleven beautiful children Mary Daniels (David deceased) of Marrero La., Louis LaCour (Sharon) of Dallas Tx., Leonard LaCour (deceased), Leslie LaCour (deceased) (Nicole) of Houston Tx., Cedric LaCour (Shircresia) of Terrytown La., Geralyn Madison (Kim) of Harvey La., Stacey Adams (Lionel) of Harvey La., Tracey and Shauana Dantzler of Hattiesburg Ms. And Davin Dantzler of Harvey La., and Michael Dantzler (Kim) of. Heidelberg Ms., two God sons Michael Bouisse (deceased) and Henry Lacour of New Orleans La. Twenty grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Go on Daddy take your rest, we loved, loved you but God loved, loved, loved you best.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Friday, November 14, 2014 from 9 AM to 11 AM. Services will follow in the funeral home chapel. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery in New Orleans. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com .