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Jun 12, 2019 · Jimmy Lee Duggar, better known as J.L., died at the age of 73 on February 9, 2009, from cancer, followed by Mary ten years later on June 9, 2019. Advertisement. After a life of almost 50 years together, they had built a close-knit family with solid Christian roots. Mary and Jimmy got married in 1960 and had two children, Jim Bob and Deanna.
Jun 12, 2019 · Mary Lester Duggar grew up in Farmington, Arkansas and was married almost 50 years to J.L. (Jimmy Lee) Duggar who preceded her in death,” the post began. “Mary found great joy in sharing...
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JL was born February 3, 1936 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to James and Velma Duggar. He was one of four children. His father worked at Duggar Realty, a company established by his own father in 1933. JL would later work at the same business. Not much else is known about his early life.
Marriage
JL married Mary Leona Lewisin 1960.
Fatherhood
On July 8 1963, Mary gave birth to their daughter, Deanna L Duggar. On July 18, 1965, Mary gave birth their son, James Robert “Jim Bob” Duggar.
Grandchildren
JL’s daughter Deanna has one daughter, Amy Rachelle(9/30/86). Despite having Amy out of wedlock, Deanna married her daughter’s father, Terry Jordan, on March 14, 2006. They divorced on December 21, 2015. JL’s son Jim Bob married Michelle Ruark on July 21, 1984. At the time of JL’s death, they had eighteen children: Joshua James (3/3/88), Jana Marie (1/12/90), John-David (1/12/90), Jill Michelle (5/17/91), Jessa Lauren (11/4/92), Jinger Nicole (12/21/93), Joseph Garrett (1/20/95), Josiah Matth...
On February 9, 2009, JL passed away at home in his sleep. At the time he and Mary were living with their son, Jim Bob, and his family. His funeral was the subject for the episode “Duggars Say Goodbye” in season two of 18 Kids and Counting.
Since his passing, JL’s son Jim Bob had one more child, Josie Brooklyn (12/10/09), and in 2016 took permanent custody of his wife's great nephew Tyler Hutchins. Additionally, he has become a great-grandfather to twenty-four. His great-grandchildren are: Mackynzie Duggar, Michael Duggar, Marcus Duggar, Israel Dillard, Meredith Duggar, Spurgeon Seewa...
Jun 5, 2023 · Jim Bob was born on July 18, 1965, to parents Mary Duggar and Jimmy Lee Duggar. Jim Bob has one older sister, Deanna Duggar. When he started taking his faith seriously, he met the woman who would soon become his future wife. Michelle Ruark was born on September 13, 1966, to parents Ethel Ruark and Garrett Ruark.
May 7, 2021 · On June 9, 2019, Jim Bob Duggar's mother died after accidentally drowning in a swimming pool, Washington County Coroner Roger W. Morris previously confirmed to PEOPLE. She was 78 .
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Jun 10, 2019 · Mary Lester Duggar grew up in Farmington, Arkansas and was married almost 50 years to J.L. (Jimmy Lee) Duggar who preceded her in death,” the post began. “Mary found great joy in sharing...
Nov 3, 2021 · By Madison Troyer / Updated: Nov. 3, 2021 11:58 am EST. In June 2021, the Duggar family was canceled by TLC for a second time, following oldest brother Josh's arrest on charges of possessing...
