Jimmie Jarrell

Jimmie Dale Jarrell passed away on November 12, 2018 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with his family by his side.  Jimmie was born on July 11, 1944 in Kilgore, Texas to William A. and Catherine (Wickham) Jarrell.  He attended school in Kilgore and graduated high school in Cortez, Colorado. He continued his education in Colorado at Northeastern Junior College where he played football.  He also studied at Drury University in Missouri.  Jimmie proudly served in the Army from 1964 to 1967 during the Vietnam War.

Jimmie married the love of his life Mary Socknat on December 29, 1967 in Denver, Colorado.  They had 50 plus years together and raised four wonderful daughters.  Mr. Jarrell was employed in the automotive business his whole life and lived all across the United States. Sports were an important part of Jimmie’s life having played baseball, basketball, and football all through out his school years.  Over the last 50 years, golf became his favorite past time.  He always looked forward to attending the Barrett-Jackson Automotive Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Jimmie loved life, traveling, and trying local cuisines.  When he wasn’t on the go, he was telling stories and visiting with friends, family, and his grandchildren.

Mr. Jarrell is survived by his wife Mary of 50 years; their daughters Jennifer (Emmett) Mayer, Shannon (Chris) Abney, Suzanna (Jeff) Warner, and Christina (Justin) Blanchard; brother Andy Jarrell; sisters Rosemary Price and Patricia Mannon; brother-in-laws Thomas (Carmen) Socknat and Raymond (Denece) Socknat; sister-in-law Barbara (Dick) Meyers; his beloved grandchildren Evan, Jake, and Sarah Mayer, Carson and Blake Abney, John-Philip and Harrison Warner, and Mallory, Isley, and Lilly Blanchard; and many nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Carrell Jarrell.

The family of Jimmie Jarrell wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Baton Rouge General Medical Center.

Visitation will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral home in Baton Rouge on Monday, November 19th at 9:00 a.m. A memorial service will follow at 10:30 a.m.  A private burial will be held at the Port Hudson National Cemetery with military honors.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com