~~Jimmie Dale McWhorter “PawPaw” passed with peace and grace in Racine, Wisconsin at the age of 81.
Jimmie D, as he was lovingly known by his close friends and family is survived by his loving wife Coren “Co” (nee: Gilliam), whom he married on August 5, 1951 in New Albany MS. To this union 4 children were born: Cora “Chick” Billups, the late Jimmie Lewis “Bunk”, Jerome “Jerry” (Anita) of Minnesota and the late Rickey
Jimmie also leaves to cherish his memories his loving grandchildren: James (Natashia) Billups, JaVonna, Marquan D. Stephens, Nikki Stephens, Jimmie Dale, Coren (Justin) Thornton, Jerome, Aja (Daquon) Arrington
Paw Paw’s loving Great Grandchildren include: Donatellio “DD” Billups, Cierra Malone, Deonte’ Malone, Szria Lambert, Justin McWhorter-Thornton, Jeremiah Thornton, Jayda Thornton, Jimmie Lewis, Jimyah, Cyanna Arrington, Ciara Arringtion, and Amare’
Jimmie was born on February 25, 1934 in New Albany, MS to the union of Daniel and Luella (nee: Banks) McWhorter. He receive his formal education in New Albany. On his journey of life he was employed by, and retired from American Motors Corp. (Chrysler) and was a member of Local 72 for over 30 years. Jimmie was an excellent provider to his family and was famous for his distinct and contagious laughter. Jimmie loved playing his lottery numbers, going to the horse track, getting his daily McDonald’s, and driving his Cadillac’s.
Jimmie leaves his everlasting memory with his sisters and brothers: W.C. (Dorothy), Jeff (Treva), Willliam, Greenella Lewis, Marian (Lawerence) Mack, Tamara and Jenny Johnson, of Racine WI and Geraldine (Charles) Hattix and Webster of Blue springs MS.
Jimmie is proceeded in death by both his parents Daniel and Luella, his in-law Willie and Birdie Mae his sons Jimmie Lewis and Rickey, brothers James and Lester and Sisters Erma, Sherry and Helen Bostick and his grandchildren Justin J. Davis and Rickey ”Pooh” McWhorter.
A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2015, 12:00 noon at Second Missionarey Baptist Church-Racine, 1250 Lathrop Ave. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00am until the the time of service.
Daris J Hodges says
Uncle Jim, I will always remember your sense of humor and the laughter we always shared. I hope that the journey to your heavenly home is as rewarding and fulfilling as all of the trips you made to your childhood home in Mississippi. I’ll miss you.
Robin Hooks-Hunter says
I pray that each day is full of remaining laughter of your husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. I pray the peace of God rest with each of you as your days draw near and the love from family and friends stay close to comfort each of you. I Jesus name. Amen and God Bless you’ll
Brenda J says
My name is Brenda and I wanted to send my sympathy to Mrs.Coren and your children,grandchildren and other close family members and friends of Mr.Mcwhorter. I wanted to share a few bible scriptures that have comforted me and many others during this time of grief.(Romans 15:4 speaks of us gaining comfort through the scriptures. At (2Corinthians 1:2-4 it speaks of Jesus Christ’s Father being the God of all comfort, who comforts us through times such as this. May you continue to find comfort in prayers to our heavenly Father,through his son Jesus Christ.
Sincere Sympathy,
Brenda J
Robert Hicks An Fam says
The Hicks Family Gives Their Condolences.