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Jimmy Idol Obituary
GREENSBORO —Jimmy Wayne Idol, Jr., 42, of Jamestown, N.C., died Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at Moses Cone Hospital.
The funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at First Baptist Church in Greensboro. Burial will follow at Sandy Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery. Masonic Funeral Rites will take place at the cemetery.
He was born on April 16, 1965, to Jimmy Wayne Idol, Sr. and Beatrice Idol Powers. Jimmy was a Christian who loved the Lord. He was a Mason and a member of Asheboro Lodge # 699, The Oasis Shriner and The Randolph County Shrine Club. Jimmy was employed at Matt Marshall for 20 years.
He is survived by his wife Priscilla Idol of the home; one daughter, Kaylee Idol; one son, Alek Idol; mother and step-father, Bea-Kay Powers and Rick of Greensboro; father and mother-in-laws, Harole and Marsha Norris; one sister, Chrissie Rider of Greensboro; one brother, Rick Powers, Jr. and wife, Christy of Gibsonville; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Wayne Idol, Sr.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday evening at Lambeth-Troxler Funeral Service.
Memorial contributions, in Jimmy's name, may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children-Greenville, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 or Asheboro Masonic Lodge # 699, 325 Sunset Ave. Asheboro, NC 27203
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Angie Bolin-Besecker
June 27, 2007
We just learned of your recent loss. On behalf of Lori Bolin-King and Angie Bolin-Besecker and our families, we would like to wish you comfort and peace during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Hermanette
June 26, 2007
Ode to Seventh Tuesdays
Another Seventh Tuesday
Since the day he left
To wake in the wee a.m.
And find your heart bereft
To relive every Jimmery
In the tender box of memory
And give the tears their due
So God’s strength will renew
And do your soul its best
To keep the Sabbath's Rest.
Daniel Russell
June 25, 2007
Dear Family i am very sorry to hear about Jimmy i am praying for you all the time and i hope Kaylee is taking it well and tell her i miss her and hope to see her soon
Julia Davidson Morgan
June 20, 2007
I am an old friend of the Idol/Powers family and have been shocked and saddened by the news of Jimmy's death. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Mike and Lou Ann White
June 19, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you find some comfort knowing Jimmy is with our Lord and smiling down on all of you. Jimmy always had a smile and was full of laughter, will never forget those smiles. Love you all.
Lisa Caine Cook
June 19, 2007
With deepest sympathy.
GEORGE JENNINGS
June 19, 2007
BEA KAY AND RICK: DRENDA AND I JUST HEARD OF YOUR LOSS. WE ARE SO SORRY AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY NOW AND FOREVER.
WE KNOW HE IS WITH GOD AND IS IN THE VERY BEST OF HANDS. GOD BLESS.
GEORGE AND DRENDA JENNINGS
Aunt Lori
June 18, 2007
My Prayer for Our Family
O Lord, please help us
To get our lives back and keep our minds on track
To ask for Your Grace for the next steps we face
To live through each day, being clear of The Way
To walk in the Light of Your Mercy and Might.
O Lord, please make us
Give memories the space to put a smile on our face
Or to let the tears flow and heal as they go
Be Thankful for grief, which brings sweet relief
And to know from the pain, You send Joy for our gain.
Oh Lord, please let us
Keep Jimmy’s love in our hearts from above
And look forward to be in his presence with Thee. Amen.
Terri Spencer
June 18, 2007
Dear Chrissie and family,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all at such a difficult time. I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I know he was a wonderful man loved by all who were blessed to know him. Give my love to your mother and your family.
Sincerely
betty chance judy george
June 18, 2007
Thoughts and prayer's are with the family.We are sorry to hear of your loss.God Bless this family.
Rick's cousins Betty and Judy
Jean Bundy
June 16, 2007
My prayers are with your family.
Jean Bundy
-First Baptist Church
Carolyn Neelley Mitchell
June 16, 2007
Dear B.K.,
I was shocked and so very saddened when I learned of Jimmy's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family during this most difficult time. If there is anything I can do please let me know. God Bless You and your Family.
Wendy Long Blair
June 15, 2007
Dear BK, Rick, Priscilla, Chrissy, and blessed children, I am so sorry for your loss, and am feeling very sad, for I have lost too, May God keep us strong and our faith endure our pain, for now our lives will never be the same...until we meet again. LOVE ALWAYS Wendy Long Blair
Tabitha Edwards
June 15, 2007
To the Idol Family
I never meet Jimmy, but my husband
Doug worked with him at Matt Marshall. I hear the stories of the everyday things that go on at Matt Marshall & I laugh along with Doug. Jimmys name was in many of those stories & I know that things will not be the same for all of those that were blessed to be his friends. Our thoughts & prayers go out to your family. Please remember that God is with you.
Tabitha and Doug Edwards
John Moore
June 15, 2007
We wiil keep your family in our prayers during this difficult time. Jimmy was a pleasure to work with over the years.
Sincerely,
John Moore
c/o R.E. Mason Company
Charlotte, NC
Barbara Foster
June 15, 2007
Mrs. Idol, Kaylee, and Alek,
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Foster and Carrie Smith
(Kaylee's kindergarten teachers)
Judith Abraham
June 15, 2007
Dear MArsha and Harold,
I hope your lives together were full of love and happiness. I am sorry for your loss.
Margaret Hardy
June 15, 2007
To the Idol family,
My sincere sympathy in your loss. May God's peace be with each of you.
Brent Moore - Mec-Tric Control Co.
June 15, 2007
Although I never met Jimmy in person, we talked often on the phone through business. He was always a gentleman and I enjoyed his phone calls. He will be missed.
Emmylou Harris
June 15, 2007
I would rock my soul in the Bosom of Abraham
I would hold my life in his Saving Grace
I would walk all the way from Boulder to Birmingham
If I thought I could see your face.
Maria and Carter Purcell
June 14, 2007
Our prayers are with all of the Idol family. We know Jimmy will live on in his children and the wonderful stories and memories of his time on this earth his loved ones will share.
Kimberly King Campana
June 14, 2007
To Jimmy's family, dear friends, and work family...I am so sorry to hear of this terrible news and my heart goes out to you all. My circle of friends and myself have wonderful memories of spending time with Jimmy as teenagers and young adults. His bright and shiny personality will always be remembered. Here's to the days of Bocephus! God Bless!
stefani allred
June 14, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. I pray for peace and understanding, and the memories to last forever.
Mark Ryals
June 14, 2007
Jimmy- you will be dearly missed. I pray that God will comfort your family and know that they are loved by many. Thanks for the laughs-
Renee Stokes (Daparak, Inc)
June 14, 2007
To his family, friends, and co-workers at Matt Marshall, Daparak sends it's heart felt sympathy to everyone. We will be thinking of you all during this time.
Debi Crenshaw
June 14, 2007
Mrs. Idol,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your spouse. My prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. I lost my husband In March to cancer and I can truly feel your pain. May God give you peace.
Oasis Shriners
Membership/Hospital Coordinator
L. Long
June 14, 2007
Fried turkey will never be the same. We'll miss you, Sweetie.
Tell Mammaw and Pappaw to be looking for us all. Lucky you! You beat us to it. Aunt Lori loves you.
Cindi Dunlap-Wray
June 14, 2007
What can you say to a family that has lost a loved one? Words can not heal you but I hope that they can comfort you during this difficult time in your life.
I will always cherish my memories of Jimmy.
ron blair
June 14, 2007
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Jeff Lindsay
June 14, 2007
Our thoughts and Prayers are with the entire family. Words cannot express my sympathy. I dealt with Jimmy for all of his 20 years with Matt Marshall and he will be sorely missed. Always friendly and helpful. Our sympathy to his work family as well.
Linda Abernathy
June 14, 2007
As God's plan to have Dear Sweet Jimmy join him came most unexpected,
We know in our hearts with God he has connected.
Knowing Dear Jimmy is being held in God's Loving Arms on our saddened day,
God gives us more strength in body and mind and so we Thank Him as we pray.
We take our time while holding God's Hand and move at our own pace,
So we acknowledge and accept His Will as we so humbly ask for his Grace.
As God offers his help in filling the void in our hearts,
We gratefully accept His Hand as the healing process starts.
WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU, DEAREST JIMMY!
May God Bless and Help All of Your Loving Family & Friends!
With all My Love, Linda
Selena Crane, Weeks-Williams-DeVore, Inc.
June 14, 2007
Jimmy, You will surely be missed by all of us at Weeks-Williams-DeVore. May God truly bless your family and friends during the time of need! Our thoughts & prayers are with you all!
Lori Stone
June 14, 2007
BK, my prayers are with you and your family. He is with the Lord now and looking down on his family and will take care of you. If you need anything, I am always here for you. God bless all of you.
Bob James
June 14, 2007
Jimmy was a fine person and a very good friend who I worked with daily. I already miss his voice and Can Do attitude towards life.
My thoughts are with you and I will never forget this special man.
Bob James
President
Thermaflo Engineering Company
Karen and Trevor davis
June 14, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Alyse Campbell Edwards
June 14, 2007
So sorry to hear about the great loss of a long time friend. I'll always remember the great days at Ragsdale High School seeing Jimmy in his cool cars with Jason M.
God Bless your family!
Marlon Marshall
June 14, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this time of grieving. Jimmy was a good friend that will be missed dearly. He was a 'one of a kind' person that everyone around him gained something from his being in their lives. God Bless You and Your Family.
Cynthia Ingram
June 14, 2007
Chrissie, I just wanted you and your family to know how sorry I am to hear about Jimmy. I pray that the Lord will give you all peace during this time.
David Sullivan
June 14, 2007
I had the pleasure to work professionally with Jimmy for many years. He was a true gentleman and friend. I will miss him.
Nicole Barrington
June 14, 2007
Priscilla, Kaylee & Alek -
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there's anything at all that we can do for you.
You'll continue to be in our prayers.
John, Nicole, Griffin & Emma Barrington
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