~~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.