Mr. James William Kriss, age 90, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 in Mobile, AL.
Mr. Kriss was born in Biloxi, MS on May 7, 1927. He was a loving father of two and a World War II Veteran. He proudly served in the Merchant Marines and the US Coast Guard. He served as a Biloxi police officer for 26 years. He loved the outdoors, but his favorite was rabbit hunting with his best friend, Frankie Duggan.
Mr. Kriss is preceded in death by his parents, James Kriss and Elaine Kelly Kriss; son, James Kriss; one step-grandson; and one step-granddaughter.
He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Kriss Broussard; son-in-law, Alton Broussard; three granddaughters, Tiffany Kriss, Stephanie Reck and Kim Duggan; two great grandchildren, Ashleigh Duggan and Jonathon Duggan; three great great grandchildren; sister, Cathy Fallo; two step-daughters; one step-son; 5 step-grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
Service will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 1pm at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home. Friends may visit from 12-1pm. Interment will follow at Biloxi City Cemetery.