He was a native of Lake Charles and had been a resident of Sulphur for over 60 years. Jimmy was a Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict where he served in the 82nd Airborne Paratrooper Division. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner member. He was a member of IBEW Local #861 for 55 years and was a 30 year member of the American Legion. Jimmy was a member of Henning Memorial United Methodist Church where he served as an usher for many years. He loved playing cards and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Audrey Granger of Sulphur; his children, James "Jim" Granger, Jr. and wife, Tayna of Prairieville, Monty Joe Granger of Cashion, Oklahoma, and Michael "Mike" Granger and wife, Gena of Sulphur; his sister, Linda Burge and husband, Henry of Lake Charles; five grandchildren, Tricia Porche, Victoria Hall and husband, Jim, Scott Stringer and wife, Tisha, Janae Malone and husband, Brandon, and Mallen Farmer; and six great-grandchildren, Brandon, Nathan, Maci, Bree, Elizabeth, and Jack. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Laura Granger.
His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, November 19, in Henning Memorial United Methodist Church in Sulphur. The Rev. Ellen Alston will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. until the time of service Monday in the church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Henning Memorial United Methodist Church, The Wounded Warriors, or St. Jude Children's Hospital. The family would like to give special thanks to STAT Home Health and St. Joseph Hospice for their excellent care of Jimmy. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
