James R "Jimmy Lou" Wilson

James R. "Jimmy Lou" Wilson was born on June 11, 1966, in Independence Louisiana. He passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 30, 2024. A resident of New Orleans, James attended Joseph S. Clark Senior High School. He was employed by Kermit Ruffins Mother-N-Law Jazz Club.
James was the beloved son of Betty Jean Wilson Daggons and Humphrey B, Hills. (Pamela). He is survived by his parents; son,Shane Armour; granddaughter, True Armour; 6 Brothers, Damion Daggons, Humphrey Hills II, Willie Hills, Sean Michael Short, Calvin Williams; 5 Sisters, Robin Hills, Pamela Hills, Kenna Short, Renita Stewart and Tracey Dominick; 2 Aunts, Carolyn Walker and Debbie Williams; 3 Uncles, Willie Ray Daggons, Kenneth Conn, and Warren Hills; 3 Stepchildren, Walter Ramsey, Michael Harris, and MaKiya Miles; and a host of other family and friends. Jimmy shared a special bond with his cousin, Miosha Walker; dear friend, Stephanie Miles; and Uncle, Kenneth Conn. He was also deeply cherished by his godparents, George and Gloria Lewis.
James is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Alfred & Cloteal Conn; Paternal Grandparents, Willie & Alphradile Hills, Mr. and Mrs. Daggons; stepfather, James E. Daggon; brothers, Darrell Daggons, James "J-Boo' Short, Kean "K-Boo" Short; Uncles, Alfreddie, Hubert, Donnie, Ervin, Gregory; cousins, Kendrell Jason, Lavar Williams, Sean Woods; and Fiancé', Demetrie Ramsey. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Relatives, friends of the family, Pastor and members of Shiloh Baptist Church, Kermit's Mother-N-Law Jazz Club, and the Treme Community are invited to attend his Celebration of Life Service on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 1:00PM, at Professional Funeral Services, 1449 N. Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, Visitation begins at 12:00 noon with the service commencing at 1:00 pm. Interment: Private