James Byrnes Heidel Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Byrnes Heidel (Oxford, Mississippi), born in Benton, Mississippi, who passed away on November 4, 2023, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Byrnes Heidel to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bernice Crowder and Roy Lorenzo Heidel; and his brother Hurlan Ray Heidel. He is survived by: his wife Joanna Poole Heidel of Oxford, MS; his children, Anna Finney Heidel Couhig (Peter) of Baton Rouge, LA and James Byrnes Heidel, Jr. (Raymond Johnson) of Frederick, MD; his brother Roy Edward Heidel of Yazoo City, MS; his grandchildren, Anna Reese Couhig, James E. "Buster" Couhig and Marcus A. "Mac" Couhig; and his brother-in-law Jim Poole (Gayle). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Expressions of sympathy or memorial contributions in Jimmy's memory may be made to the Jimmy and Ray Heidel Economic Development Leadership Award, Post Office Box 1637, Jackson, MS 39215 or to the Ole Miss Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Post Office Box 1476, Oxford, MS 38655.