He was born in Lake Charles and lived in Moss Bluff where he was a member of 1st Apostolic Church. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He worked as a owner operator driving trucks and he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his mother, Marie Gill; father, Clyde Gill; brother, Danny Gill; brother, Lynn Gill; and sister, Glenda Moore.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Gill of Lake Charles, LA; daughter, Sherri Bryant and fiancé Jeff of Vinton, LA; daughter, Jessica English and husband David English of Vinton, LA; step-son, Jimmy Ray Ledet, Sr.; brother, Rusty Gill of Winnfield, LA; grandson, Andrew Bryant; grandson, Jason Bryant; grandson, Jimmy Ledet Jr.; grandson Eric Trahan; granddaughter, Bella Hydle; and 8 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 3pm until 9pm, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 1st Apostolic Church of Moss Bluff and will resume Wednesday at 8am until time of service. Funeral Services will be at 10am, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the church. Burial will follow at Creel Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
