James "Jim" Kimbrell Jr

James “Jim” W Kimbrell Jr, a longtime resident of Bandera County passed away on March 14, 2024 at the age of 67.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Betty Kimbrell of Bandera.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Misty Aleman; granddaughter, Carmella Aleman, both of Austin; his sister, Kathy Thaler of Bandera, along with several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Jim was born in Alexandria, Louisiana December 18, 1956 to James and Betty Kimbrell. As a child it became apparent his love for animals. Jim was never shy to pick up a lost or abandoned animal and make it his own. He graduated from Samuel Clemens High School in Schertz, TX on May 28, 1975. Jim, “Buba” enjoyed spending time with his family and little sister. As he grew older his interests expanded, Jim owned several dirt bikes and race cars in his time. Other interests and good times were had attending concerts, dancing to any genre of music, drawing, hunting arrowheads and spending time in the honky-tonks local to Bandera. In April of 1990, Jim welcomed his only daughter, Misty into the world. He was excited to tell everyone, this was the best day of his life.

Throughout Jim’s life he lived and worked in many areas of the United States. He has lived in Arizona, Washington, Louisiana, Alaska and then settled in Texas with his family. He was a friend of everyone and never met a stranger. He could make a friend anywhere he went. He had a smile that could light up a room and a
heart of gold. There is a kindness in Jim that will be forever missed.

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