(Jeremiah 29:11) James’ Journey started with Jesus. Reverend James Limuel was born on June 20, 1928 and was raised in Garfield, Texas. He was the third child and the eldest son of the late James Limuel, Sr. and Cora Houston Limuel.
(Psalm 32:8) His public school education was in the Del Valle school system. He attended Barber College and worked on East 6th Street for several years as a licensed barber. He later was hired by First Federal Savings and Loans as a porter before moving up to mail clerk where he coordinated deliveries between the eight Austin branches. His employment there lasted for 28 years and he met some coworkers who became life-long friends, in particular Mr. Joel Scott.
(Ephesians 2:8) Reverend James Limuel accepted Christ and was baptized as a young man, early in 1950 under the leadership of Reverend R. Q. Allen at Corinth Baptist Church. He was ordained as a deacon and faithfully served there for many years. His name is listed on Corinth’s Deacon-Trustee Cornerstone which was erected in March of 1959. He served as Sunday School Superintendent for many years. Although Reverend Limuel had a limited education, nothing stopped him from reading and heeding God’s word. He enjoyed preparing, teaching, and preaching God’s word.
(Ephesians 4:11-13) Reverend James Limuel was called “To Be God’s Servant” and he took this task very seriously never wanting to waver from it. He never hesitated to share his knowledge about Jesus and he had a very generous and helpful spirit. (Psalm 41:1-2)
Reverend James Limuel moved his membership to First Baptist Church in 1973 under the leadership of Reverend Vernon Manor. He loved sharing his God given wisdom and was a teacher of the Brotherhood Class. He attended Sunday school, worship services, teacher’s meetings, and prayer meetings faithfully and he was active in all areas of the church. He was interim pastor twice as the church went through transitions. During one of these transitions, Reverend James Limuel was ordained as a preacher under the leadership of Reverend Nathaniel Thomas. Reverend James Limuel served 46 years at First Baptist. He was also presented an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from the Guadalupe School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas.
(Psalm 37:4) Reverend James Limuel had a desire to work, have a house, and to live his life to the fullest. God blessed him with these things and so much more. He loved his family, his church, growing his gardens and plants, and was a great cook (what greens he could cook.)
(II Timothy 4:7-8) During the early morning hours of December 26, 2019, with his family by his side, he transitioned.
(I Corinthians 15:55) He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings: Ima Lee Berry Holmes, Marie Brown, and Birdie Brown Chambers; his brothers: Tommie Lee Nelson, Leonard Nelson, and Emmanuel Limuel, Sr.
(John 14:1-2) He leaves to cherish his memories children: Homer Johns, Hazel J. Wilson, and adopted daughter, Jo Ella Ellison; grandchildren: David J. Johns of New York, Melinda Nicole Johns of Los Angeles, California; adopted grandchildren: Gregory A. Johns (Debra) of Inglewood, California, Robin C. Montgomery (Marvin) of Dallas, Texas, Lloyd B. Ellison of Austin, Texas; great grandchildren: Jordyn Stone, Jett and Jaxx White of Los Angeles, California; adopted great grandchildren: Elisa M. Montgomery of Houston, Texas, Paige M. Montgomery of Dallas, Texas, Barby A. Ellison and Bridgett Ellison of Austin, Texas, and Dexter Ellison of Kyle, Texas; adopted great great grandchildren: Devyn McNeal, Jr. and J.J Caldwell, Jr. of Dallas and Austin, Texas.
Reverend James Limuel has a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members who loved him dearly stemming from His family tree which includes: The Nelsons, Berrys, Browns, Limuels, Wilson-Ealeys and Mannie. He loved each of them.
