John Robert "Bob" Jimerson

John Robert "Bob" Jimerson obituary, Memphis, TN

John Robert "Bob" Jimerson

John Jimerson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Canale Funeral Directors - Memphis on Oct. 1, 2025.
John Robert "Bob" Jimerson 9/2/1934- 7/6/2025
Preceded in death by parents Jack and Pauline Jimerson. Survived by brother Charles and wife Marlen of Ruston, Louisiana; nephew Charles (Buddy) Jimerson and wife Linda; niece Patricia Anderson and husband Mark of Tucson, Arizona. Two great nieces, Emily Larkin and husband Josh of Melissa, Texas; Mallory Bonigmo and husband Mike of Tucson, Arizona; along with Wyatt, Olivia, and Cooper Larkin, Bob's great great's.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, Louisiana.
The family wishes to give thanks to Bob's three dear friends who have helped us through this unpleasant chapter in our lives- Gale Glenkler, Nancy Wilde, Caroline McQueen and all of Memphis.
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