James “Jimmie” is survived by his sisters-in-law, Teen Hymel, Janice Hymel, Carlyn H. Kliebert and Janet H. Ponson; brother-in-law, Jack Bourgeois and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Audrey Hymel Becnel; parents, Raoul Sr. and Lorraine Weber Becnel; sisters, Janet B. Williams and Mildred B. Messina; brother, Raoul “Pete” Becnel Jr.; in-law’s, Jules and Lucella Hymel; brothers-in-law, Kelsey, Eddie, Warren, Herman “T-Boy” Hymel, A.J. Kliebert and Carroll Ponson Sr. and sisters-in-law, Sylvia H. Bourgeois, Jane H. Rivere and Grace L. Hymel
While living in New Orleans, Jimmie was employed as an engineer for the New Orleans Sewage and Water Board for thirty plus years.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to his loving and dedicated caregivers and Heart of Hospice’s caring staff.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church from 9AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM. Interment to follow in the church mausoleum.
