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Celebrating the life of
Jimmy Lamar Vinson
July 24, 1944 - June 07, 2019
Jimmy Lamar Vinson, age 74, of Savannah, GA passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 7, 2019.
Mr. Vinson was born on July 24, 1944 in Thomasville, GA, the son of the late James Wilbur and Elsie Modena Vinson. He attended Savannah High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. Following his military tenure he worked as a skilled crane Operator and retired from Maxim Crane Works. He was a member of Roger Lacey Lodge #722, F. & A.M.’s. Jimmy enjoyed blue grass music, was an avid NASCAR fan, and enjoyed traveling in his motorhome.
He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Delores Vinson; Daughters, Barbara Waters Pochet and Lisa Lombardo Schaaf (Jed); Sons, Tony Lombardo (Pam), Michael Lombardo; sister, Dixie Hilderbrand (Herbert); brothers, Dickie Vinson (Glenda), Gary Vinson, Sr. (Karen); grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.
The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery, 1336 Dean Forest Road, Savannah, GA 31405.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your favorite charity in memory of Jimmy.
Jimmy, and I have been friends since we were teenagers. I moved in next door to his family when I was 14, and he was 13. In later years I married his sister, and became his Brother in Law. Mine, and Jimmy's life had many parallels. It is hard to think about not having him to talk to, and spend time with. I will miss him very much.
- Herbert Hilderbrand, Savannah, Georgia
Our condolences go out to Dolores and all of the Vinson family at this time of Jimmy's passing. It is difficult to express how much we feel your loss. God bless you all!
- John Sielert and Family, Punta Gorda, FL
Jimmy will be missed , in our memory as the best neighbor ever. Our deepest sympathies to Delores and family.
- Jimmy & Deena Lane, Guyton , Ga
Where do I began-our friendship over the last 40 years have mean’t so much.We have shared so many good times and bad. There will never be another Jimmy-you cared and loved everyone you touched and you will be greatly missed:even though your not here you will always be in our hearts.Thank you for being our FRiEND,! When we are at the beach every July 4 you will be right by our side.The love you shared with Delores was so precious and rare.Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your life.We love you so much!! Love,Deborah and Jeff Beebe
- Deborah and Jeff Beebe, Savannah, Ga
Dolores, I am so very sorry for your loss! Jimmy was such a sweet man, and I can’t imagine how much you are going to miss him. You and your family are in my prayers!
- Donna Plumbley, Savannah, Ga
We are so sorry for your loss... please know Dixie, you and your family are in our prayers.
- LeAnne Consos, SAVANNAH , Ga
My heart goes out to you for the loss of your dear Jimmy. He may not be here in person but your memories will be with you forever. May God give you strength to handle all that is sent your way. Love and strength to all of you. Thoughts and prayers your way.
- Sherri Connolly, Savannah, GA
The Pastor & Congregation are very sorry for the loss of Jimmy. Please know we are praying for the family & friends and are here for anything needed! May the Holy Spirit comfort each of you in your time of sorrow.
- Evangel Temple Church, Savannah, Ga
I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jimmy for years at Maxim Crane.
- Jackie R McMillan , Savannah , Ga
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family in your time of sorrow. God bless you all.
- Amy and Steve Simonaitis and James Rush, Summerland key , Florida
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
- Bobby and Cissy Lowe, Thomasville , Ga
Karen, I am so very sorry for your loss. May the Good lord Bless and keep you all.
- Terri Brown (MIKE) Patillo, SAVANNAH, GA
Our sincere wishes for your family and our prayers are with you. A great Mason and friend. Jack and Helene
- Jack Streicher, PM KCCH 32 KSA, Savannah, GA
The first time I saw my wife now of 41 year's he was getting something out of he's wallet I was oiling for him in 1976 at Union Camp paper mill it was his stepdaughter Teresa. He and I was all ways messing with each other. I told him I was going to marry her someday. He stood up with a very serious and bad look on his face and said BOY I'll Kill your ass if you every come around my house. Well I finally did marry her. And he was the best Friend, Father in law anyone will ever know. I will always love you Papa I know your in a better place now and we will see you again. Gary Mock
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Jimmy, and I have been friends since we were teenagers. I moved in next door to his family when I was 14, and he was 13. In later years I married his sister, and became his Brother in Law. Mine, and Jimmy's life had many parallels. It is hard to think about not having him to talk to, and spend time with. I will miss him very much.
- Herbert Hilderbrand, Savannah, Georgia
Our condolences go out to Dolores and all of the Vinson family at this time of Jimmy's passing. It is difficult to express how much we feel your loss. God bless you all!
- John Sielert and Family, Punta Gorda, FL
Jimmy will be missed , in our memory as the best neighbor ever. Our deepest sympathies to Delores and family.
- Jimmy & Deena Lane, Guyton , Ga
Where do I began-our friendship over the last 40 years have mean’t so much.We have shared so many good times and bad. There will never be another Jimmy-you cared and loved everyone you touched and you will be greatly missed:even though your not here you will always be in our hearts.Thank you for being our FRiEND,! When we are at the beach every July 4 you will be right by our side.The love you shared with Delores was so precious and rare.Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your life.We love you so much!! Love,Deborah and Jeff Beebe
- Deborah and Jeff Beebe, Savannah, Ga
A candle has been lit!
- Mary Ann Sielert , Flo
A candle has been lit!
- Sherri & John Geer , Georg
Dolores, I am so very sorry for your loss! Jimmy was such a sweet man, and I can’t imagine how much you are going to miss him. You and your family are in my prayers!
- Donna Plumbley, Savannah, Ga
A candle has been lit!
- Patti Mallinson , Georg
We are so sorry for your loss... please know Dixie, you and your family are in our prayers.
- LeAnne Consos, SAVANNAH , Ga
A candle has been lit!
- & Jackie Williams , Georg
My heart goes out to you for the loss of your dear Jimmy. He may not be here in person but your memories will be with you forever. May God give you strength to handle all that is sent your way. Love and strength to all of you. Thoughts and prayers your way.
- Sherri Connolly, Savannah, GA
A candle has been lit!
- Marvin & Denise Vinson , Georg
The Pastor & Congregation are very sorry for the loss of Jimmy. Please know we are praying for the family & friends and are here for anything needed! May the Holy Spirit comfort each of you in your time of sorrow.
- Evangel Temple Church, Savannah, Ga
I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jimmy for years at Maxim Crane.
- Jackie R McMillan , Savannah , Ga
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family in your time of sorrow. God bless you all.
- Amy and Steve Simonaitis and James Rush, Summerland key , Florida
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
- Bobby and Cissy Lowe, Thomasville , Ga
A candle has been lit!
- Terri Brown Patillo , Georg
Karen, I am so very sorry for your loss. May the Good lord Bless and keep you all.
- Terri Brown (MIKE) Patillo, SAVANNAH, GA
Our sincere wishes for your family and our prayers are with you. A great Mason and friend. Jack and Helene
- Jack Streicher, PM KCCH 32 KSA, Savannah, GA
The first time I saw my wife now of 41 year's he was getting something out of he's wallet I was oiling for him in 1976 at Union Camp paper mill it was his stepdaughter Teresa. He and I was all ways messing with each other. I told him I was going to marry her someday. He stood up with a very serious and bad look on his face and said BOY I'll Kill your ass if you every come around my house. Well I finally did marry her. And he was the best Friend, Father in law anyone will ever know. I will always love you Papa I know your in a better place now and we will see you again. Gary Mock
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Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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