James Phillip Lijana, born in Ohio on July 30, 1932, passed away at his residence on May 8, 2020 at the age of 87.
Mr. Lijana worked as a lineman for a utility company prior to his retirement. He loved working with his hands and feeding birds. He was a parishioner of the Catholic Church, Immaculate Conception in Laurel, MS.
Mr. Lijana was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank Lijana and John Lijana; and sister-in-law, Peggy Lijana.
His survivors include four sons, Jimmy, John, Jerry, and Jeffrey Lijana; one daughter, Jennifer Pappas; sister, Mary Burd; and grandchildren, James and Spencer Pappas and Benjamin and Franklin Lijana.
There will be no services, however, condolences may be left online at www.memorychapellaurel.com.
