James P Carda, Jimmy, 47 of Lincoln NE passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2024. Visitations will be held on Friday January 19, at Roper and Sons South Chapel funeral home from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A Celebration of life will be held Saturday January 20th, at 10:30am, with a luncheon to follow. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery following the luncheon.
Jimmy was born December 15, 1976, in Liberal Kansas, son of Jim and Judy Carda. The family moved several times, living in Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Oklahoma, and South Dakota. While in Oklahoma, Jimmy developed a love for baseball, was a great pitcher and had a talent for hitting the ball. He continued to play into his adult life.
Jimmy married the love of his life, Jennie Baker on April 24, 2004, in Columbus Nebraska. Jimmy and Jennie were two peas in a pod. They enjoyed playing darts together, hanging out with friends and watching HUSKER SPORTS. Jennie would like to invite everyone to share in Jimmy’s love for casual dress attire and the HUSKERS by dressing in their favorite HUSKER GEAR during Jimmy’s Celebration of Life.
Jimmy loved his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with family and taking Jennie on vacations. His favorite trip was when they went to watch the Vikings play at US Bank Arena and their family trip to the Ozarks where he got to take the entire family out on the boat, yes, they let him drive. He had a passion for Fantasy Football and never missed a Sunday morning of Redzone.
Jimmy was a Chef at Legacy Retirement Community where he enjoyed cooking for all the residents. Jimmy was a good cook. He looked forward to Holidays with the Baker clan, helping with holiday meals and baking cookies. Jimmy was a prankster and joke teller. I know you all remember the winning lottery ticket joke he played on his mom Judy. Jimmy loved life and was loved by so many. He will be dearly missed.
Jimmy is survived by his wife Jennie, his brother Jeff Carda (Shelly) of South Sioux City NE., two sisters, Terri McNaughton of Elk Point SD, Brenda Ortiz (Jay) of Sarasota FL. His Father-in-law, Brad Baker of Lincoln NE. His Brother-in-law, Bryan Baker (Stacy) of Waverly NE. and several nieces and nephews.
Jimmy was proceeded in death by his Father and Mother, James and Judy Carda, his Mother-in-law, Mary Baker, and his sister Cynthia Carda.
Visitation from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 19th at the Roper and Sons South Chapel (3950 Hohensee Dr.).
Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 20th at the Roper and Sons South Chapel (3950 Hohensee Dr.).