James Jim Kirman, January 10, 1939 — March 25, 2019

Raymondville, Texas God called another FireFighter home, James (Jim) Kirman, 80 moved to heaven on Monday, March 25, 2019. Jim was born on January 10, 1939 in Canton Ohio, to James and Irene (Sarianides) Kirman. Jim is preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, Timothy Morris.

Jim is survived by his wife of 54 yrs. , Brenda Moon Kirman, two daughters, Wendy (Jose) Cobos, Jamie (Tim†) Morris; grandson, Luke Morris; sister, Victoria Nohl; sister-in-law, Lucy Prater; two nieces, Suzanne Kell, Jill Gable and their families. Jim was truly a hometown hero.

After his military service in the U.S. Army, he married Brenda Moon in Raymondville and that is where they would raise their family. Jim was involved in many civic organizations. Most noteable of his achievements, founding member of the Emergency service district and bringing the Ambulance service to Raymondville and Willacy County.

Jim was also in the Raymondville Volunteer Fire Department for 40 plus years and at the time of his retirement, he had the longest tenure and was the oldest member of the department . He held different roles, Fire Chief and Secretary Treasure for most of the years he was in the department. One of his most proud tasks while serving as a Fireman was to be Ol’ Saint Nick atop of the Firetruck for all the Christmas parades for a great number of years.

He enjoyed the spirit of Santa Claus and the happiness and joy Santa brought to all the children and (adults) of Raymondville and Willacy County. He was a member of the Confederate Air Force where, again, he gave of himself in the security detachment. Jim, along with his family, was a founding member of the Willacy County Crime Stoppers.

He served on numerous boards and was a Bearkat Booster before his girls were even in High School. He truly loved being of service. The family would like to thank the caring staff of Cano Homes and all of the attendents; Jasmine, that adopted Jim as her surrogate dad; Lisa and staff at Kindred Hospice.

A Memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday March 29, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, 192 S. 3rd St. Raymondville, Texas. Interment will follow in Raymondville Memorial Cemetery in Raymondville, Texas . Funeral services have been entrusted to Duddlesten Funeral Home, 604 W. Hidalgo Ave.

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