James H. Council Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James H. Council went to be with Jesus on December 29, 2017. He was born July 1, 1944 in Clarksville, Tennessee to Paul James and Lorell Sweeney Council, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 27 years, Susan Hambleton Council, his stepson Chandler Morris and his nephew Geoff Council. Jim graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, Texas in 1962 and attended Tyler Junior College. He worked with his father at Walter F. Clark Printing in Dallas for many years and purchased the company from his father, renaming it Council Printing Company. He also worked for Taylor Publishing Company for several years prior to purchasing Council Printing, and loved traveling for them. When he retired at 62 he became a greeter at the Highland Village Walmart until his full retirement in 2011. Jim was a longtime member of Park Cities Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir and twice served as President. In the 70s Jim moved his family and his business to Highland Village, Texas. He loved music and was a very talented drummer. He played for many years with The Village Church on the Rock. In the early 80s, he was a member of the music group Right Direction, a contemporary Christian band. He met and married his current wife Kelsie Leatherwood Morris at Park Cities Baptist Church in 1996. They later became active members of Highland Village First Baptist Church in Highland Village, Texas (now known as The Village Church). Jim was known for his great sense of humor as well as his storytelling. He never met a stranger, everyone was his friend. Jim dearly loved his family and spending time with them. He also loved golf and played every chance he had. He was a great animal lover and always had cats or dogs, (usually both), as companions. He was a wonderful husband and a doting father, grandfather and great grandfather. His legacy of love and devotion will continue to be the heritage that his family and friends will be proud to carry on. Jim is survived by his beloved wife Kelsie Council, his daughter Rosemary Kehoe and husband Scott, and his son James R. Council and wife Trina; grandchildren Ila Council Lack and husband Clint, and Erin, Zachary and Anna Kehoe and Stella Council; and great grandchildren Jerry Oliver and Bennett James Lack; his brother Tom Council and wife Wini; as well as numerous extended family members. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 11:00 am at Max Slayton Funeral Home, 642 N Rockwall Avenue, Terrell, Texas 75160.

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James H. Council

July 1, 1944 - December 29, 2017