Jimmy Yellowhorse Webster

Jimmy Yellowhorse Webster, currently of Cullman, AL, passed away on March 7, 2019. His visitation will be on March 17, 2019, 1pm to 3pm, followed by a Celebration of Life, all to be held at the Princess Theater located at 112 2nd Avenue, NE, Decatur, AL 35601 in downtown Decatur, AL with Reverend Danny Gibson officiating. Jimmy will be laid to rest at Decatur City Cemetery.

Jimmy Yellowhorse Webster is survived by his wife, Tammera Hicks Webster; son, Jamie Webster and his wife Jessica of Trinity, AL; daughter Tonia Williamson and her husband Tyler of Decatur, AL; grandchildren, Daniel Armstrong, Grayson Webster (Kelsee Tucker), Caroline Webster, Jackson Webster, Riley Williamson, Easton Williamson, Josey Williamson; and great grandchild to be.

He is preceded in death by first wife, Pansy Webster; mother, Lucille M. Sherrill; father, Oliver R. Webster.

Jimmy Webster was a member of the Pipefitters Local No. 78. He worked for TVA, Browns Ferry for 25 years.

Jimmy Yellowhorse Webster was a Cherokee by blood and was very active in his Cherokee culture and the Native American Community throughout the country. He was well known as a master carver and flute maker for over 30 years. Not only did he perform as a Native American flute song keeper at many events, he also recorded his own CD. Jimmy participated in Native American festivals, special events. He did many programs in schools, colleges and other places throughout. He was well respected and loved by so many throughout the native communities and tribes across the country. He was a proud Native American Christian and was a member of Calvary Assembly of God, Decatur, AL.

Jimmy Webster began training in martial arts in 1967 for therapy after a motorcycle accident and received his black belt in 1973. He then opened Decatur's very first brick and mortar dojo.

Approximately a decade yet later he started his own organization; Southeastern Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Association. Big Sabomnim, as he was affectionately referred to, had promoted over 250 of his students to the rank of black belt and beyond, produced over 50 Alabama state champions, nine nationally ranked competitors- and out of those, two went on to star in the nationally syndicated television show, WMAC masters.

Over 45 years and several thousand students later, Jimmy Webster's martial arts legacy is still going strong. His studio is the longest ongoing martial arts program in North Alabama. He will long be remembered for instilling in his students the key concepts of respect, honor, courage, compassion, and discipline. Upon his passing, Big Sabomnim Jimmy Yellowhorse Webster, held the title of 9th degree grandmaster.