Obituaries

Wildcat legend, Richard “Dickie” Granier, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 two days short of his 81st birthday. In 1965, the St. James High School Fathers Club retired Richard 'Dickie' Granier’s jersey #50 by unanimous consent in a letter sent to his LSU dorm by Western Union for the honors brought to his school and community. Dickie was St. James High’s first ever jersey retiree which was recommentated on September 13, 2019 at our new school location in “Beautiful Downtown” Vacherie. The All-State Center was a catalyst in the St. James running game leading the Wildcats to its first State Championship in 1959.