Funeral services for Billy James McElduff, Jr. "Jimbo", age 55 of Dubach, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Owens Memorial Chapel with Bro. Karl Norris and Bro. Philip Neaville officiating. Burial will follow in Cartwright Cemetery in Choudrant, LA under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.

Billy James "Jimbo" McElduff, better known to many as "the wild child," was the kind of person you could never forget. He was kind, outgoing, crazy in the best way, and always knew how to make people laugh. Life was never dull around Jimbo, and no matter where he went, he left people with a story to tell and a memory they'd never forget.

Jimbo had the biggest heart and would give you the shirt off his back without thinking twice. He loved hard and cared deeply for the people around him. More than anything, he loved his family.

Like many people, Jimbo faced struggles in life, but those who truly knew him know that was never all he was. Beneath the struggles was a loving, loyal, and unforgettable person who brought light, laughter, and chaos in the best kind of way to the people he loved.

The "wild child" was truly one of a kind. He was deeply loved, and his loss leaves a hole in the hearts of so many. Though he may be gone, the laughter, stories, and love he gave so freely will live on forever.

Preceded in death by grandparents, William Thiele and Esther Thiele, and Jim McElduff and Myrtle Kelly McElduff; and nephew, Tyler Barmore. He is survived by his mother, Frances Morgan Pesnell; father, Billy McElduff, Sr. and wife Pam; sisters, Serena Barmore and Tracy McElduff; stepbrothers, Billy Bennett and wife Mandi, and Michael Futch and wife Jennifer; stepsister, Holley Lancaster and husband Corey; nieces, Jalissa Roane and husband Dustin and Brooke Logan Barmore; nephews, Kris Mays, Jordan McElduff, Jarrod Rabon, Kaidence Barmore, Braxton Pesnell, and Liam Pesnell. Last but not least, his forever companion, his "kid" Xena.

Serving as pallbearers will be James Barmore, Tim Pesnell, Michael Futch, Allen Ougel, Billy "Bebop" Bennett, and Walter McElduff. Honorary pallbearers will be Dale Wheelis, Forrest Clingfost, and Trey Clingfost.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Owens Memorial Chapel. If you would like to leave an online memorial message for the family, please visit: www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com