Jimmy Lloyd Maragh

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm

The family will gather for prayer & singing at the home

*11520 SW 108th Ave, Miami, Fl 33176

SERVICE INFORMATION

Caballero Rivero Woodlawn South

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Service, Viewing and Burial will being promptly at 11:00 a.m.

*11655 SW 117th Ave, Miami, Fl 33186

Repast immediately after the funeral

*11520 SW 108th Ave, Miami, Fl 33176

Jimmy Maragh, born November 8, 1956, in Spanish Town, Kingston, Jamaica made his peaceful transition on December 31, 2025. Jimmy was a man full of life and personality the kind of person who could make people laugh even when times were hard. If Jimmy was around, something was always going on… and trust me, it was never boring.

Jimmy was born to Rosella Harpaul and Masaman Maragh, and his mother always had a story about the day he came into this world. She used to say Jimmy was so round and solid like a dumpling, a fat little baby, so heavy that when he try to sit up good, he would fall right over. And the famous family story goes that after Rosella drank some fish tea, Jimmy “slip right out” — easy-easy — thanks to all that okra. From day one, Jimmy was already giving people story to tell.

When his mother Rosella left Jamaica to find a better life for her children, she made the difficult decision to leave first so she could build a future and later bring them to the United States. During that time, she sent Jimmy to live with Auntie Buchie (her sister), and later with Auntie Enid, where he spent a few years growing up and learning important life skills. It was also during those years that Jimmy learned to swim and developed a love for the water, including scuba diving.

In the 1970 Jimmy moved to New York, where he attended Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) High School and later graduated. Though his mother hoped he would go on to college, Jimmy had plans of his own. To her surprise —and nearly giving her a heart attack — Jimmy enlisted in the United States Army.

Jimmy served in the Army for about ten years. In 1976, he was stationed in Texas, and through hard work and discipline, he rose to the rank of Sergeant, earning seven stripes. He served during Desert Storm, and after becoming ill, he later received an honorable discharge. Jimmy was also known as a sharp shooter during his military service, and he carried that same confidence and focus into everything he did.

During one chapter of his life, Jimmy met Pinky, and together they began building their family during his years of military service. While Jimmy was stationed in Texas, they welcomed their first child, Kamala, and their eldest son Krishna who was born in Texas. Jimmy was later stationed in Germany 🇩🇪. After leaving Germany, Jimmy returned to New York, where Amanda was born. Later, the family moved to Florida, where their youngest child, Raju, was born.

After his military service, Jimmy continued to do what he always did work hard and find a way. First, he tried opening his own booth at the flea market, because Jimmy always had something going on. He later did some farming, maintenance and if you know Jimmy, you know he was not afraid to try a thing and make it work.

His final career chapter brought him to the VA Hospital, where he worked with pride and truly gave back to veterans. Jimmy valued service, and it meant something to him to support those who wore the uniform just like he once did.

Jimmy also gave back to his community through faith and service, volunteering at The Upper Room Church, where he offered his help and presence in his own way.

And if you know Jimmy, you know this: Jimmy was a real jack of all trades.

Plumbing? Yes.

Electrical? Yes.

Construction? Yes.

Tile? Yes.

A/C? Yes.

Handyman work? Everything.

Jimmy was the kind of person you could call for almost anything — because somehow, he always found a way to fix it. People respected him for his skills, his resourcefulness, and his ability to get things done.

When Jimmy was not working, he loved to enjoy himself. He was on a bowling team and won many prizes. He loved dominoes — and yes, he loved giving people double six and then laughing when dem get vex. He enjoyed fishing, he was a sharp shooter in pool, and he definitely loved the casino.

And listen — Jimmy did love him drink and he did love the ladies too. Jimmy was a real ladies’ man, known by some as “Cha Cha Boy” and “Star Boy,” because he knew how to talk sweet, charm the women, and carry on with style. Jimmy had flair — and everybody who knew him knew that was just Jimmy.

Jimmy is survived by his children, Kamala, Krishna, Amanda, and Raju; his mother, Rosella Harpaul; his sisters, Beverly Ramnarine, Jasmine Rodriguez, and Juliet Ramdeen; his grandchildren, Kalib, Keith, Kamiaya, Omar, Johnnie, Takiyah, and Tru; and his great-grandchild, Desire.

Jimmy Maragh’s life was full — full of service, laughter, hustle, and stories that will live on in the family for generations. Though he is no longer here physically, the memories and the joy he brought will remain.

Rest easy, Jimmy. Yuh run yuh race. We love yuh always.