Jimmy Lee Hernandez, 71, died peacefully on April 11, 2021, with family by his side after a brief battle with cancer. Jimmy was a long time resident of Leesville, Louisiana; however, he always referred to Morgan City as home as he spent many of his formative years there.
He loved spending time enjoying nature surrounding his home in Leesville, being with his family, and was known to always lend a hand to anyone who was in need. His notoriously funny stories and quick wit will live on long after his death. He was loved by all who knew him and will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by many.
Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Miranda Leigh Hernandez of Houma; his grandchildren, Haven Ledet of Walker, Bryce Ledet and wife Adrianna of Raceland, Blake Ledet of Thibodaux, Caden Cooley of Flagle, Daisy Portz of Leesville, and Shayley Quattlebaum of Houma. He is also survived by five siblings, Norma Gussman (David, Sr.) of Morgan City, Joseph Hernandez (Susan) of Corona, California, Frank Hernandez (Penny) of Houma, Carolyn Wooten (Woodley) of Belmont, North Carolina, and Christina Rivers (Andrew, Sr.) of Dry Prong, Louisiana; as well as three generations of nieces and nephews who adored him.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Belinda Brooks Hernandez; his oldest daughter, Candace Arlene Hernandez; his father, James Hernandez; his mother and stepfather, Laurie and Otto Wiesinger; and his sister, Evelyn Hernandez Prince.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the administration and staff of Legacy Manor in Morgan City for the loving and compassionate care shown to Jimmy and his family during the last few weeks of his life.
Jimmy’s wish was to be cremated so there will be no service at this time. A celebration of his life will be planned for a later date.
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