Jimmy Carol Robertson

Jimmy Carol Robertson passed away on May 1, 2025. Services will be held on May 9, 2025, at Centenary Methodist Church in McComb, Mississippi, with visitation from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and the funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. A private graveside service will follow at Roseland Cemetery in Gloster, Mississippi.
Jimmy Carol was born on July 24, 1934, in Amite County, Mississippi, just one mile from the banks of the Homochitto River and Mt. Vernon Methodist Church, to Edna Poole Robertson and Timer Robertson. He graduated from Crosby High School in 1952 and continued his education at Southwest Junior College (1952–1954) and William Carey College (1954–1956), both on football and baseball scholarships. In 1975, He earned his Master's Degree in School Administration from Southeastern University. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. His 31-year career in education began in 1959 at Biloxi Junior High School. He later served in Morton and Lake, Mississippi, before settling in McComb in 1968. There, he served as a coach, teacher, and principal at Summit and Universal Elementary Schools, retiring in 1990.
Jimmy Carol was a proud and faithful member of Centenary United Methodist Church from 1968 until his passing. He served on various committees and was a devoted member of the Men's Bible Class, his beloved Sunday school group. He deeply loved his church and sat on the same pew every Sunday for more than five decades. He also cherished his time with the J.J. White Mission Team, taking part in annual trips to Mexico, Belize, and later aiding rebuilding efforts along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. These trips were a highlight of his life and a reflection of his heart for service.
Jimmy Carol is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Patricia Turner Robertson of Crosby. He was the devoted father of Chip Robertson (Jeri Ann) of Austin, TX; Kathy Campitelli of Los Altos, CA; and Robbin Daughdrill (Jeff) of McComb, MS. He adored his four granddaughters: Katlyn Daughdrill Lorio (Kyle), Jordan Campitelli, Austin Campitelli, and Carson Robertson Barchenger (Wyatt) and is survived by his brother, Reggie Robertson (Jeannine).
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Jennifer Ann Robertson.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Drummond, Andy Watson and members of the "Wednesday Club"-Jim Alford, Todd Carlisle, Robbie Decoux, Mark Hollingsworth, Vic Morrish, Bill Voss, and Mike Wimberly.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Jimmy Carol's name to Centenary United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 712, McComb, MS, 39649 or the charity of your choice.