Jim Joseph Carmichall (February 27, 1930 – April 24, 2007), also known as Jimmie Joe Carmichall, was a

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politician that served in the

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from the 54th district.

Personal life

Jim Joseph Carmichall was born on February 27, 1930 to Joseph Ernest and Anna Lee Coody Carmichall in

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. He graduated from Blum High School, and later attended

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, and

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. He married June Overton in 1954. Carmichall was a member of First Baptist Church in

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. Carmichall was a real estate broker. June Overton Carmichall passed away on June 25, 2016.

Death

On April 24, 2007, Carmichall passed away at his home in

. His funeral services were held on April 26, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Hillsoboro, and officiated by Rev. Kenneth James and Dr. Howard Daniel. He was 77 years old.

Political career

Carmichall served in the

for district 54 during the 53rd and 54th Legislatures. He also served as a Hill County Commissioner. Carmichall was affiliated with the

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Carmichall, Jim Joseph 1930 births 2007 deaths 20th-century American politicians Democratic Party members of the Texas House of Representatives People from Hillsboro, Texas