Jimmy A. Echols

1936 - 2023

Jimmy A. Echols, age 87, of Alto, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. Mr. Echols was born on December 18, 1936, in Hall County, Georgia, to the late George Duncan and Vernie Smith Echols. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 65 years, Valvoreth Morrison Echols. Mr. Echols was a very active member and Deacon of Enon Baptist Church for over 65 years. He along with his wife, Valvoreth, founded Jaemor Farms in 1981, where he was very passionate about serving the community day in and day out for over 40 years. Jimmy was proud of his family, his farm and his faith in Jesus and will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and was known as "Pop" to his grandchildren. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Bruce Jackson, of Alto; son, Tim Echols, of Alto; sons and daughters-in-law, Jarl and Beth Echols, of Alto; Judah and Kelly Echols, of Alto; Jonathan and Denise Echols, of Gillsville; sister and brother-in-law, Janice Echols Dale and Bob, of Alto; sister, JoAnn Echols Brock, of Lula; 20 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, with the 40th great-grandchild on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Enon Baptist Church. Mr. Echols lied in state from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the church for those that wished to pay their respect outside of the visiting hours with family. Funeral services were held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Enon Baptist Church with the Rev. Leon Miller and Rev. Jeff Worley officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with the Rev. Ricky Elrod officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, GA 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.