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He was a devoted husband and loved his baby girl.
He loved the LORD an would tell people about JESUS every chance he could. With the help of the Bible League, his wife, an his daughter who was 7 at the time and his mother in law. They opened up The Bibles For China Thrift Store that is on Macon Rd. an they served there 10 years.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents James L. Staten and Corrine Blancett Staten of Memphis, TN and his
sister Patricia Staten Lantrip of Pontotoc, MS.
Jimmy is survived by his wife of 32 years
Elita Staten, a daughter Stevye Reynolds (Fischer) of Peyton, CO, and a stepson
Michael J. TROMBONO II of Wildomar, CA.
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Jimmy Reeder
August 1, 2024
A funny story about Jimmy. I grew up with Jimmy in our childhood. I was two years order than Jimmy, so I was always a little bigger and stronger till we had both matured. Still thinking I was bigger and stronger, I challenge Jimmy to a boxing match in the backyard of another friend. We both put the boxing gloves on. Jimmy told before we started he had won an intramural boxing contest at CBC. I did not think that would matter as I was quite confident I would end the match quickly. The match started and I was about to deliver that blow. As I cocked my arm back, Jimmy hit me squarely in the nose. I said alright, I going to really get you now. As I cocked my arm back again to deliver that match ending blow , Jimmy hit me in the nose again. I may have set a record for getting my gloves off and telling Jimmy I was done. Jimmy gave me that patient laugh of his. I had many good times with Jimmy growing up. He was a great athlete and was a great baseball pitcher. God bless him.
Sincerely Jimmy Reeder
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Bill Tackett
July 31, 2024
I too met Jimmy on the NTEB website. I always enjoyed talking with him about scriptures and the Lord Jesus. Never read a word of condemnation in any of his posts to me and to others, many of who disagreed with his beliefs.
Ron Rush
July 31, 2024
I met Jimmy on NTEB and became friends with him. He was the kindest, gentlest gentleman, and soft spoken man I have ever met. I will be seeing him in Heaven soon.
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