James Charles "Jimmy" Barron

Abbeville - Memorial Services for Mr. James Charles "Jimmy" Barron, 79, will be held at 6:30PM, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at David Funeral Home Chapel with Oliver Carmichael officiating. A gathering will be held from 5:00PM until time of services, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at David Funeral Home of Abbeville. James Charles “Jimmy” Barron, aged 79, passed away at his home on September 27, 2024, Lafayette, Louisiana. He was born on July 21, 1945, in Northampton, England to Charles Enos Barron and Daisy Florie Roff Barron. He was raised in Belzoni, Mississippi. Jimmy served in the National Guard. He was a devoted member of his community, serving as a little league baseball coach, an ordained deacon in his church, and a proud Freemason for more than 50 years. Professionally, Jimmy dedicated 37 years to Columbia Gulf, where he retired in 2004 as an area manager in Pecan Island, Louisiana. His leadership and dedication to his role left a lasting impact on his colleagues and the company. An avid outdoorsman, Jimmy enjoyed golf, hunting, and fishing. These hobbies provided him not just relaxation, but also a way to connect with friends and family, sharing adventures and stories that will be cherished by all who knew him. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Dorothy Burrell Barron of Lafayette; two daughters, Donna Reynolds and husband Michael of Abbeville, LA, and Monica Gillespie and husband Shane of Williamsport, PA; five grandchildren, Ashley Callaway and husband Marcus, Barron Gillespie, Rowan Reynolds, Emma Reynolds, and AnnaKate Gillespie. The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to his health care team; Dr. Meeks, the team at NSI Homecare & Hospice, especially his caring nurse, Wendy Cole, Jimmy’s faithful caregiver, Mildred Davis, and his personal trainer, Tia Broussard. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to First Baptist Church of Abbeville or a charity of your choice. David Funeral Home of Abbeville will be handling the arrangements. 2600 Charity St. Abbeville, LA 70533 (337) 893-3777