Jimmie Lee Carmichael

Jimmie was born April 18, 1948, in Mobile Alabama to the union of Jimmie Lee Sr. and Deloris Carmichael. Jimmie accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at St John First Baptist Church in Corpus Christi, Texas. Jimmie passed through this life on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the age of 76. He has joined his grandparents on both sides, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that made the journey before him in accepting God's hand for eternal life ever after.
Jimmie was known for his kindness, warm spirit and dedication to his family. After high school graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army and trained at Fort Polk Louisiana and deployed for some time in Germany. After his honorable discharge, he met the love of his life, Lena Prudhomme, who became his life-long companion for 53-years. To this union, two sons were born, Jimmie Carmichael III and Lilton Carmichael. Jimmie's job later transferred him to Fort Knox, Kentucky. Jimmie was admired for his work ethic and compassion. Upon retiring, he and his family made Louisville, Kentucky, home for 30 years. Jimmie departed this life on September 19, 2024. His memory will live forever in the hearts of his family and those who knew and loved him.
Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Deloris Carmichael; his mother-in-law, Octavia Hampton (who was a devoted supporter of the union of her daughter and son-in-law; whom she loved as a son); his sisters, Patricia Williams and Sheila Richardson; two nephews, Darrell Williams and Isaiah Kelley; sister-in-law, Linda P. Stevenson.
Jimmie leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Lena Carmichael; his sons, Jimmie Carmichael III and Lilton Carmichael, both of Louisville KY; three grandchildren, Floreece Carmichael, of Houston, Texas, Jiemisha Coleman (Mercedes), of Louisville, KY, and Kamryn Carmichael, Louisville, KY; four great-grands; his brother, Eugene Clarence Carmichael of Corpus Christi, TX; his sisters, Vivian Hall (Randy), and Theresa McLemore (Tim) of Corpus Christi, TX; one nephew, Jimmie Lee Williams, of Houston, TX; his sister-in-law, Velma Alfred (Wilson), both of Basile LA; Carrie Hampton & Randy Hampton of Eunice LA, Irma Stanton (Elwood) of Lake Charles LA, Debra Whitaker (Thomas Ray), Loretta Whitaker (Sammy), Rose Hale (Booker), Carolyn Brown, of Houston, Texas; his brother-in-law, Ertis Hampton (Earlene), Bobby Hampton (Majorie), and Marvin Hampton (Rhonda) of Houston, Texas
May Jimmie rest in peace and be forever loved and remembered.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Greater Golden Light Baptist Church in Basile, LA from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Celebration of Life Services will began at 11:00 a.m. in the church with Pastor Reverend Gregory Swift officiating. Military Funeral Honors will be held in the church immediately following the celebration services. Cremation will follow under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings, LA.