James A. Zeairs Sr., or “Jimmy Z,” passed away on Wednesday evening, June 21, 2018 in his home in New Orleans, La at the age of 70. He was born in Orleans Parish and was a lifelong resident of Arabi, LA. Jimmy was a founding member of the Arabi Social Society (A.S.S. Club), loved New Orleans jazz and blues, and enjoyed stepping out on the dance floor. Devoted son of the late Paul A. Zeairs Sr. and Clare S. Zeairs. He was a loving brother to Sharon LaBauve(husband Albert), Joan Chambers, Donna Aupied, and the late Barbara Bono, Paul A. Zeairs Jr., and Adeline Breedlove. He was an exceptional father to James A Zeairs Jr., Kelley Zeairs, Tina Zeairs, and Jarmay Zeairs. He will also live on through his loving grandchildren: Jamie, Nikki, Alexis, Serenity, Brandon, Lillian, Malachi, Kaya and Nathan X.; as well as two beautiful great granddaughters, Ava and Victoria. Family and friends attended a visitation and funeral mass at Our Lady of Prompt Succor on Thursday June 28, 2018. Arrangements were handled by Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, LA.