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Jimmy Menger Obituary
Mr. Menger was born in Augusta and graduated from Academy of Richmond County, Class of 1953. He worked for Georgia Railroad Bank, First Union, and retired from Wachovia after 45 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church.
Family members include his son: Jed M. Menger, Jr. (Ann Marie) of Augusta; daughters: Beth Morrison (Jeff) of Augusta, Martha "Tootsie" Urwiler of Houston, TX; grandchildren: James M. Menger, III (Ali), Matthew J. Menger (Jade), Hamilton S. Menger, Martha Kate Morrison, Will Morrison, Mary Beth Urwiler, Maggie Urwiler; great-grandchild: Knox Menger; brothers: Johnny Menger and Carl Menger; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church main sanctuary with Dr. Rodger Murchison and Rev. Will Dyer officiating. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren and honorary pallbearers will be The Caring Co-ed Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to First Baptist Church, 3500 Walton Way Ext., Augusta, GA 30909 or to the Morris Museum of Art, 1 10th Street, Augusta, GA 30901.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, September 27, 2017 from 6:30 until 8:30 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jimmy Menger
John P Gearhart MD
January 29, 2025
Jimmy was my banker when I was a young MCG resident . He gave me my first home loan to buy a small cottage on the cheaper end of Milledge road. He treated me like a big time bank customer each time I walked in the bank by the old VA by Daniel Field. I have compared all these big shot east coast bankers in Baltimore where I live now and they don't measure up to a true southern gentleman and gifted banker. miss you my man! Respectfully, John Gearhart MD FACS FAAP FRCS (HON)(Ed) Professor of Pediatric Urology Johns Hopkins Medicine
Tonya Brantley
October 6, 2017
Beth & family, I was so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. I worked with him at Georgia Railroad Bank & enjoyed his energy & enthusiastic zest for life! God bless you & comfort you.
Shirley Farmer
October 5, 2017
Lost long time friend...from remembering all those football bus trip and those cheers from good old ARC.... Beautiful guy0
Gary Broadnax
October 5, 2017
Jimmy was my go to banker and friend since I met him in 1969. I am glad that I knew him and will miss him.
John Howell
September 29, 2017
I was saddened to hear of Jimmy's passing. He was one of the best bosses I've ever had and was truly a great man. I was always amazed at how he knew just about everyone in Augusta. He had a way of making everyone around him feel special - you wouldn't be around him long before he had everyone laughing. Rest In Peace, friend.
September 29, 2017
Joseph M. Mulligan
Stephen Beckett
September 28, 2017
Thought's and Prayers go out to the Menger Family, I will miss Jimmy he had a kind soul and I always enjoyed talking with him.
Stephen C. Beckett
September 28, 2017
Jimmy was a wonderful person. I always enjoyed being with him. Love and prayers. Vesta Jean
Dianne White
September 27, 2017
Will always remember Jimmys ceramic pears. He was a valued, helpful and resourceful member of the ceramics program at Augusta University. A talented and interesting person. Dianne
Kent Ellis
September 27, 2017
Jimmy was a very fine mentor for me in my early years of banking. I'll never forget the pleasure it gave him to serve his customers/friends. He made everyone feel very special. He fought for what was right despite the consequences. He always approached things from what was right & proper than what was prudent.
Eddie and Kim Writer
September 27, 2017
Beth and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Dad was such a kind wonderful man.
Nesbit Dasher
September 27, 2017
What a great guy. In recent months Jimmy had joined our group of friends meeting for breakfast at Chick-fil-A. He was a welcome addition and always fun to be around. We also enjoyed meeting Beth will and Martha Kate on a couple of occasions. He will be sorely missed not only by our group, the rodeos (retired old doctors eating out) but also by his many friends in and around Augusta.
September 27, 2017
A long time friend has passed and there are many memories brought to mind ... room mates at UGA and a cold water event throwing over the shower curtain ( I won ) ! He and Martha coming to M.E.'s and my wedding in Soperton , GA in 1961 , my youngest daughter and I coming to Jed's wedding ( my wife was with her sick Mom ) , Many visits over the years to his home , attending Martha's funeral and a few sleepovers on my visits to Augusta at his home after my Mom died . I tried to get with him on my 1st Augusta Trip in years last year ( with my daughter Pam and husband ) but he was with his family at the beach ... but I did talk with him over the phone . You were a good part of my life James Murphy Menger - " Jimmy " and I will miss you . Our condolances to the family . Bill and M.E. Ramsbotham
HERBERT GILSTRAP
September 27, 2017
May it bring special comfort to know that others care and share your loss.Thinking of you and family at this time of loss of your loved one.
HERBERT GILSTRAP
September 27, 2017
I met Jimmy at the downtown Y years ago. He was a regular in our spinning class and most of the time the recipient and main contributor to our almost daily locker room banter.
Jimmy knew just about everybody who is somebody in Augusta. The conversations and the laughs that were generated will be missed.
He was a friend.
Sincerely,
Claude Gilchrist
Parksville, South Carolina
John Adams
September 27, 2017
Will miss seeing you in the choir and at church
Phillip Christman
September 27, 2017
Jimmy was a friend and colleague starting in the late 1950's. He had many friends and knew "almost everyone" or something about them. A good banker and customer oriented to the nth degree. He'll be missed.
Elizabeth (Betty) Baab
September 27, 2017
How sad to hear of the passing of Jimmy Menger. During my junior college days in Augusta, I worked with both him and Martha at the Georgia RR Bank. They were very lovely, thoughtful people. Now they are once again together. May God's healing touch comfort the hearts of their family. With sincere sympathy, Elizabeth Baab
September 27, 2017
I worked with jimmy at Georgia Railroad, first union, and Wachovia. He was a friend and co-iworker. Such a fine man and family man. He will be greatly missed. Anne Marie you are all in my prayers. Beverly Tate (Augusta, Ga.)
Helen Lynn
September 27, 2017
I'd see him now and then, and it was always as though we had just been together. He was very special.
Marti Costantino
September 27, 2017
Jimmy has been a "singing" friend of mine for many years, and then this year we moved next door to him. He was a wonderful and helpful neighbor. We shall miss him greatly.
david hogg
September 27, 2017
My deepest sympathy to his family
Harold Pitchford
September 27, 2017
Jimmy was my hero. I worked out Monday through Friday with Jimmy at the downtown Y and my goal was to be doing what Jimmy did when I turned 80. We will miss him a lot.
Peter Giles
September 27, 2017
He was a good loyal friend always with a word of cheer God Bless
Lorraine Barlett
September 26, 2017
What sad news to hear of this lovely man's passing. He was an adored character and many, many will miss him at FBC and all over town. We love you Jimmy.
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