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for Jimmy Garris
Melissa McInish
March 17, 2013
Love you Jimmy Garris!!
Melissa McInish
February 19, 2013
Prayers for the family and friends of Jimmy Garris.I met you through my parents and when you were around we always had a good time.You are such a great friend and father.You are loved and will be forever missed.You touched so many lives in the county.I will always remeber the funny jokes you told and that contagious laugh!! Such a great person.rest in peace my friend.Love you!
Melissa McInish
February 19, 2013
JIMMY WAS SUCH A GREAT FRIEND AND FATHER.HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED.I WILL REMEMBER ALL THE GREAT TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER.HE IS THE FUNNIEST PERSON I KNOW.I WILL REMEMBER HIM BY TELLING FUNNY JOKES AND THAT LAUGH.IT SURELY WAS DIFFERENT BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.YOU ARE LOVED AND FOREVER MISSED.REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND! LOVE YOU
Cindy Garris Swain
February 10, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I have faint memories of visiting my cousins Jimmy & Donna when we were kids in OK when grandma Garris came to visit. My mom talked about Jimmy Sr. being a really outgoing guy and so Jimmy Jr. must have came by it naturally. God bless you all.
Austin Seals
February 5, 2013
Mr. Jimmy was a very good man. It was a pleasure to know him and to be able to work with him. RIP Jimmy!
Sherry Elkins
February 1, 2013
You will be missed so much
Wendi Fennell
January 31, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May God comfort you in his loving arms as you grieve the loss of a husband, father, son, and friend.
Sean Etzel
January 30, 2013
I was raised in the house next door to Jimmy and played in the neighborhood with his sons. I recently came back into contact with him through work. I will certainly miss talking to him and that contagious laugh! RIP Jimmy.
January 30, 2013
Prayers for you and your family Donna.
~Kimberly Moss
Roger Oldham
January 30, 2013
To aunt Colleen , louie, and all of your family, we are so sorry for your great loss. The last time I saw Jimmy, even though it had been years since we had saw each other, it a was like we were kids again. He will be greatly missed by all, I know. Love you all.
Sherry Hogan Tapley
January 30, 2013
It has been many years since I have seen Jimmy but I have very fond memories of him that I will cherish for the rest of my life. He was good to me growing up and made a impact on my young life. I pray for his family and those dear to him . I know he is in heaven rejoicing!
Deborah Harrison
January 30, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. RIP Jimmy. I know you will keep them laughing in heaven.
Nikki
January 30, 2013
RIP Jimmy. You were a good man with a contagious laugh. You will be greatly missed.
January 30, 2013
Jimmy you will be greatly missed, your smile your laugh will never be forgotten. Fly high my friends.
Susan Moore and Kristin Carey
Ginger Shiver
January 30, 2013
Jeff & Anita, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. You and your family will be in our hearts and prayers.
Ginger & Donny Shiver
Glynda Grizzard
January 30, 2013
Mr. & Mrs. Jenkins, Debora and Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of your son and brother. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May God give you peace and strength at this time and may you also find peace in all your memories. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for your family.
Bruce & Glynda Grizzard
GCR Tires, Garden City, GA
David Cowart
January 30, 2013
Jimmy, I will always remember your sense of humor and your laugh that could be picked out from a mile away. Your thoughtful kind words to everyone around you and the love that you expressed to your friends and family. You will be greatly missed and I am glad that I could call you friend.
Theron (Taz) Davis
January 29, 2013
RIP Brother!!! I will never forget the good times that we had and your unforgettable laugh. You were one of a kind and a great friend. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends in this difficult time. You will be sadly missed and never forgotten. Love you Brother!!!!!!
Marcia & Mike Sherrod
January 29, 2013
To the Family and close friend,
We are sorry to hear the news about Jimmy. He was such a jolly person and loved life.His laugh had was a magnetic sound and will be remembered always. RIP Jimmy! We will miss you!
Glenda Cavanah
January 29, 2013
I will miss the good times and the good laughs we had and seeing things that you had put back together with duct tape.lol, but most of all I will miss someone that was like a brother to me.
Wild Bill&Crazy Mary
January 29, 2013
It was the laugh, the one and only comical laugh,the jokes,the cycle rides that took us 1,000,000 miles out of the way.He was the fun guy to be around in any event.We love you man,as a co-worker,friend,an biker buddy. RIP
Mark & Karla Grier
January 29, 2013
Thoughts & Prayers to all of the family. So sad to loose such a great guy & friend. We will treasure the memories, stories and laughs with Jimmy "Skippy" Garris. God bless you.
Mark & Karla Grier
January 29, 2013
Deepest sympathy to all of Jimmy's Family. So sad to loose such a great guy and friend. We will treasure the great times with Jimmy "Skippy" Garris.
Dan and Anne Bisdorf
January 29, 2013
Prayers and God's blessings upon the family. May God lay HIS hand upon each of you.
January 29, 2013
Colleen, Louie and family...I am so sorry for the loss of your son. My prayers and thoughts are with you.God bless you.
Brenda Morgan-Eddleman
Guyton, Ga
Judy Cundy
January 29, 2013
Our prayers go out to Jimmy's family, he was such a good person and always made everyone laugh. He will be greatly missed. May God bless ya'll and give you to the strength to get through this hard time. We loved Jimmy very much, he was a great friend to us and would do anything in the world for you. Tim and Judy Cundy
elizabeth bridges
January 29, 2013
i did not know jimmy but from the people i have talked to i know he was a good down to earth person, full of life rip jimmy and know you were loved
Jacob Boswell
January 29, 2013
I am gonna say it not just for me but all of us who new jimmy. He was a ray of sunshine on even the darkest of days. We will miss seeing him at Alibis. Even when he couldn't stay he would stop in just to say hello to all his buddies. We will never forget that incredible laugh and the great memories of him.
Colleen and Louis Jenkins
January 29, 2013
Thank all of you for the comforting words. God has an Angel now to make everyone laugh.
January 29, 2013
Mark and I will never forget a great neighbor! Jimmy always had a kind word to say, a story to tell you or task to help someone with. And we'll never forget that heartfelt laugh. He will be missed. With our sympathy.... Mark and Kim Bracken
Greg Dugger
January 29, 2013
Jimmy was a great guy that always had a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Darlene Shaw
January 29, 2013
We are gonna miss you Jimmy. Your "bigger than life" personality, could always put a smile on anyones face. I will cherish the 18 years that I knew you, and the 9+ years that you were my boss. Thanks for all of the memories!
Stan and Marla Epperson
January 29, 2013
Heart felt sympathy and prayers for the family. Jimmy will be missed.
Jimmy receiving a solo cup present by Gary
Cindy, Rob, Erica & Daniel VanNorman
January 29, 2013
Jimmy is going to be greatly missed. He was a gentle bear who had a great heart and loved to make everyone laugh.
January 29, 2013
To Colleen and Louie and family .We are so sad for you right now.We do know how hard this is for you.
Debbie and Randy Johnson
J.C. and Maudeline Thompson
January 29, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Jimmy had a caretaker heart for all those he loved. He will be missed. God Bless you.
January 29, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Jimmy had a heart as being a caretaker of those he loved. Everyone will miss him.
Debbie Gore
January 29, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lynn Costley & Gary Byrd
January 29, 2013
Deepest sympathy to Jimmy's Family. He was a great guy (one of the best!) Always happy and smiling - We will always remember his unbelievable laugh and jokes - He made everybody he knew and met so happy. We will treasure all the moments we have spent with him and will be forever in our hearts...
Daniel Moore
January 29, 2013
Jimmy was a great friend from the first day we meet.He will be dearly missed by all the people who's lives he touched.
Maxine Kiermeier
January 29, 2013
May God bless and comfort your family in this time of need. Jimmy will be sadly missed but never forgotten, please accept my deepest sympathies.
amy abel
January 29, 2013
Shaylan and I love you Jimmy and will miss you.
stan & connie Holloway(wendelken)
January 29, 2013
We(my husband and i) didnt know him. Very well. He always had a smile and was laughing when we has contact w him. Sending our heartfelt sympathies to his family.
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