Services for Jimmie Dale DeRamus will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 20, 2023 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria with Reverend Doug Fulenwider officiating. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens.

The family requests visitation be held Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Hixson Brothers, Alexandria from 10:30 a.m. until time of service.

Jimmie Dale DeRamus entered his Heavenly Home on July 13, 2023, at approximately 3:00 a.m. His passing was unexpected and came as a great shock to everyone. It came after a brief stay at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX. due to a rare form of cancer with multiple complications.

Jimmie was born on April 05, 1952, in Alexandria, Louisiana to Troy and Edwina DeRamus. In 1972, he married his High School Sweetheart, Peggy Irene Carlino, and remained so for the rest of his life. They were married 50 years & they had 3 children together.

Jimmie was a man determined to have influence in the world, as well as his family. No matter the subject, he had a story… he knew a man… he had been there and done it. Jimmie was a marriage counselor to many of us. When asked how he and Peggy stayed married for 50 years, his answer was always “I learned to say YES MA’MM on our honeymoon” and it would all be all right. He was a businessperson, a storyteller, an organ grinder, a musician, a donkey basketball referee and most importantly to those blessed enough to be close to him, you were his family.

In 1985, Jimmie & Peggy opened Silver Dollar Pawn & Jewelry Center which grew to be an essential business in the Central Louisiana community. The business led to the filming of “Cajun Pawn Stars” which is known worldwide. Fans of the show came from everywhere to meet the cast. Jimmie loved meeting each one of them and you never met Jimmie without leaving with a story!

Jimmie was preceded in death by his youngest son, Chad Alan DeRamus, his Mother-in-law and Dad-in-law, Patsy and Johnny Carlino, and both of his parents, Troy and Edwina DeRamus.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Carlino DeRamus; a daughter, Tammie Lynette DeRamus-Credeur and a son, Jon Jason DeRamus. Also left to cherish his memories are six Grandsons, David Skylar DeRamus-Credeur & wife Tara, Dylan Alexander DeRamus-Credeur, Jacob Dalton DeRamus-Credeur, Justin Lane DeRamus-Credeur, Jonathan DeRamus & wife Kady, and Tristen DeRamus, four great grandchildren, Cheyenne Credeur, Charlotte Credeur, Christopher DeRamus & McKenzie DeRamus. He is also survived by his brother, Johnnie DeRamus.

Jimmie had a special bond and place in his heart for his brother Wallace, who led him with kindness, love, and forgiveness into the kingdom of God.

He also held a very close bond and friendships with Dale Durham and Jon Norman who provided much comfort and help through the many tragedies the DeRamus family faced over the years.

Pall Bearers will be David Skylar DeRamus-Credeur, Dylan Alexander DeRamus-Credeur, Jacob Dalton DeRamus-Credeur, Justin Lane DeRamus-Credeur, Jonathan DeRamus and Tristen DeRamus.