James B. Chenault

James Burt “Jimmy” Chenault, 86, of Junction went on to heaven on January 18, 2025 at Kimble Hospital. 

Jimmy was born April 25, 1938 to John Blake and Bonita Burt Barnes Chenault at the family home in Junction. Jimmy spent his young adulthood working at his parent’s Gulf Station, where he learned the importance of working hard and attentive care of others. He married Judy Lee Ratliff on June 1, 1958. As an adult, Jimmy worked as a Line Serviceman for WTU, and was proud of the number of years he worked there until retirement. In his retirement years he worked for Metco Supply and also Meals on Wheels. Jimmy had respect and concern for the elderly, and his work with Meals on Wheels and WTU allowed him to help others. He also was a volunteer firefighter for the Junction Fire Department, serving as the Assistant Fire Chief until retirement. Jimmy loved to attend family gatherings, barbeques, cooking beans with the track club, and greatly enjoyed time at the river, fishing, and hunting. Jimmy loved his family and cared for his wife until his own health failed. He will be greatly missed. 

Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents; and sisters-in-law, Shirley Chenault and Billie Chenault. 

Those left to honor his memory include his wife of 66 years, Judy Chenault; sons, Blake Chenault, Jerry Don Chenault and wife Patricia; daughter, Jeana Wollman and husband Curtis; grandchildren, Bailey Chenault, Misty Chandler, Cody Schuessler, Julie Dobbins, Brittany Wollman; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, C.B. ‘Charky’ Chenault and twin brother, Billy Chenault.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Kimble Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Chenault officiating. Interment will follow at the Junction City Cemetery. 

Pallbearers will be Jym Chenault, Braxton Smith, Brodie Dobbins, Dilan Chenault, Cody Chenault, and Jerry Stewart.

Honorary pallbearers are David Dobbins, Rob Roy Spiller, Brody Caudle, and Bob Harams. 

Memorials may be made to Kimble County Meals on Wheels, 404 College St., Junction, TX 76849. 

The family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Jackson and the caring staff at Kimble Hospital.

Services with integrity, pride, and honor are under the direction of Kimble Funeral Home. (325) 446-3076