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A retired Ohio Valley Electric Corporation – Kyger Creek Plant operating engineer, he was an active member of the community. His membership included Gallipolis Fire Department, Retired; Ohio Society of Fire Service Directors; Gallipolis Shrine Club, 32nd Degree; Hillbilly Clan #7; Kentucky Colonel; Harley Club of Gallipolis; Gallipolis Masonic Lodge, Morning Dawn #7; Gallipolis Elk Lodge #107 and Civil Air Patrol.
Jimmie married Donna Reibel Shato June 6, 1971, at Pomeroy, Ohio, and she survives with their daughters: Kristin Elizabeth (Mike) Church and Molly Don (Brandon) Parchman ; grandchildren: Bracie Mae and Brayleigh Edith Church and Journee Mae Parchman as well as a host of extended family members, lodge brothers and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, April 24, 2025, in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis with Pastor Bob Hood officiating. Burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery, Gallipolis. Family and friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday, April 23, 4:00-7:00 PM. Masonic services will begin at 7:00 PM, performed by the Gallipolis F&AM Morning Dawn Lodge #7.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Gallipolis Shrine Club 4190 Bulaville Pike Gallipolis OH 45631
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Ron Young
April 22, 2025
Jimmie and I were high school buddies, we shared the same birthday. After high school I left area for college and followed the job market west. I maintained contact during my family visits. Jimmie was active in the community and will be missed.
My sympathies to his family.
Ron Young
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