James "Jim" A. Daigle, Sr.
of Kerrville, TX
February 21, 1952 - January 18, 2025
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James ''Jim'' A. Daigle, Sr., 72, of Kerrville, passed away peacefully at his home January 18, 2025. He was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston, TX to Ralph J. and Ann S. Daigle on February 21, 1952. He married Linda Reed on May 17, 1986, in Houston, TX.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph J. and Ann S. Daigle, as well as his brother, Timothy Daigle.
Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years, Linda Daigle; his two children from his first marriage to Janet T. Maas: son, James A. Daigle, Jr. and wife Jodie, and daughter, Jennifer A. Rose; his siblings, Ralph J. Daigle, Gary Daigle, Joan Saladino; his grandchildren, Alison, Ashton, Aidan, Audrey, Aven; and great-grandchildren, Hazel and Brewton; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews
Jim went to school at Stephen F. Austin High School in Houston, TX. He worked as a manager at various Kubota Distributors for multiple sectors including agricultural and industrial for a number of decades. In 1990, he became a volunteer for the Breeders Greeters Committee of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and in 2009, he became a lifetime member continuing his volunteer work with the organization as a way to enjoy his passion for animals and helping children. Over the years, he was a member of various Catholic churches including, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church in Houston, TX as well as Notre Dame Catholic Church in Kerrville, TX.
A memorial service will be held from 4-6pm on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10am Friday, January 24, 2025, at Notre Dame Catholic Church with Father Rafael Duda officiating. His final resting place will be at Garden of Memories located at 3250 Fredericksburg Rd., Kerrville, TX. There will be no graveside service.
Memorial donations may be made to the following organizations that were dear to Jim's heart: Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) International (https://www.bsfinternational.org/support/), (210) 492-4676); Notre Dame Catholic Church (https://www.notredamechurch.cc/online-giving), (830) 257-5961 ext. 300), Texas State Parks and Wildlife (https://www.tpwf.org/), (214) 720-1478).
Condolences may be sent at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph J. and Ann S. Daigle, as well as his brother, Timothy Daigle.
Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years, Linda Daigle; his two children from his first marriage to Janet T. Maas: son, James A. Daigle, Jr. and wife Jodie, and daughter, Jennifer A. Rose; his siblings, Ralph J. Daigle, Gary Daigle, Joan Saladino; his grandchildren, Alison, Ashton, Aidan, Audrey, Aven; and great-grandchildren, Hazel and Brewton; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews
Jim went to school at Stephen F. Austin High School in Houston, TX. He worked as a manager at various Kubota Distributors for multiple sectors including agricultural and industrial for a number of decades. In 1990, he became a volunteer for the Breeders Greeters Committee of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and in 2009, he became a lifetime member continuing his volunteer work with the organization as a way to enjoy his passion for animals and helping children. Over the years, he was a member of various Catholic churches including, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church in Houston, TX as well as Notre Dame Catholic Church in Kerrville, TX.
A memorial service will be held from 4-6pm on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10am Friday, January 24, 2025, at Notre Dame Catholic Church with Father Rafael Duda officiating. His final resting place will be at Garden of Memories located at 3250 Fredericksburg Rd., Kerrville, TX. There will be no graveside service.
Memorial donations may be made to the following organizations that were dear to Jim's heart: Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) International (https://www.bsfinternational.org/support/), (210) 492-4676); Notre Dame Catholic Church (https://www.notredamechurch.cc/online-giving), (830) 257-5961 ext. 300), Texas State Parks and Wildlife (https://www.tpwf.org/), (214) 720-1478).
Condolences may be sent at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.
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Edna Bacani
Kerrville, TX
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Such a kind man who is very appreciative of people, God definitely needed him in Heaven. My condolences to his family and to his wife whom he cared very much. Jim always love hearing my the priests in my family. He is like a brother to me, just like the other Church ushers. May Jim rest in peace!