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James W. "Jimmy" Nations, Jr.

The memorial service for Mr. James W. “Jimmy” Nations, Jr. will be 11 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2020, at Riverwood,

visitation beginning at 9 a.m. and will continue until the time of service.

 

Mr. Nations, 71, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on December 29, 2019, at King’s Daughters Medical Center with his family by his side.

He was born in Brookhaven on August 10, 1948, to his parents, James W. Nations, Sr. and Carolyn Gouldman Nations.

He served his country in the United States Air Force. Jimmy, also known as “Dr. Love” or “Jimmy Dean” had many passions in life, he loved people and animals.

He enjoyed being a part of Brookstock. He would visit friends who were shut in and in nursing homes and drove others to their doctor appointments.

He enjoyed writing poetry and even had a book of his poetry published. Jimmy often shared the gospel of Jesus Christ with others and was a friend to all.

He will be greatly missed.

 

Preceding him in death were his parents; brother-in-law, Buster Thomas; and stepmother, Helen Ruby Nations.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his sister and brother in law, Sally and Steve McKee; nephew, Trey Thomas;

niece, Carol Ann Smith(Todd); three great-nieces, two great-nephews; and one great, great-nephew and many special friends.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude Children's Hospital or Blair E. Batson.

14 comments

  • Comment Link Margaret Ann Bullock Saturday, 04 January 2020 16:19 posted by Margaret Ann Bullock

    To know Jimmy was to love him. He will be missed. Prayers for his family.
    Margaret Ann & Donnie Bullock

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  • Comment Link Britt Brown Friday, 03 January 2020 15:24 posted by Britt Brown

    I love you Dr. Love. Life won’t be the same without you. My heart is so sad but grateful you are my Forever Friend.

    Prayers for family and friends

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  • Comment Link Ann Nations Seal Friday, 03 January 2020 00:40 posted by Ann Nations Seal

    Jimmy, you are truly a loving and kind person. I so well remember your sweet parents and all the fun times we had when our families were together. My prayers are with your sister, Sally, and her family. Rest in peace cousin until we meet again. Ann Nations Seal and Dan Seal

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  • Comment Link Ann Tucker Curry Tuesday, 31 December 2019 23:24 posted by Ann Tucker Curry

    Rest in Peace in the arms of Jesus, "Jimmy Dean", my special lifetime friend. You will never be forgotten and will be greatly missed.

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  • Comment Link John Robinson Tuesday, 31 December 2019 09:20 posted by John Robinson

    Jimmy will be missed.

    Thoughts and prayers to the family.

    A true brother in Christ

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  • Comment Link Jan Phillips Tuesday, 31 December 2019 05:48 posted by Jan Phillips

    Jimmy was a good guy. I knew him in High School and he was so much fun and genuinely a nice guy. I know he will be missed.

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  • Comment Link Marilyn Bankston Bick Monday, 30 December 2019 17:23 posted by Marilyn Bankston Bick

    Jimmy was one of my favorite people and a dear friend. I got to know him in school growing up in Brookhaven. He was a sweet, funny, talented and caring person who offered his hand of friendship to all. As Doctor Love he was always at Brookstock and made the event special. We all looked forward to seeing him each July. He will be missed by so many. I'm thankful to have known him through the years and thankful he is now healed and with our Lord.

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  • Comment Link Ed Morgan Monday, 30 December 2019 16:38 posted by Ed Morgan

    The Man from Uncle will be greatly missed....

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  • Comment Link Wanza McGuffie Monday, 30 December 2019 16:26 posted by Wanza McGuffie

    Jimmy was such a wonderful person. He will be greatly missed.
    My thoughts and prayers are with his family and many friends.

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  • Comment Link Faith Doster Stauss Monday, 30 December 2019 16:18 posted by Faith Doster Stauss

    There will never be another Jimmy?

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  • Comment Link Greg and Jennifer Whittier Monday, 30 December 2019 16:07 posted by Greg and Jennifer Whittier

    We send our prayers of comfort to Jimmy’s family. He will be greatly missed and remembered for his kindness and sweet spirit.

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  • Comment Link Bo Ivy Monday, 30 December 2019 15:40 posted by Bo Ivy

    My Thoughts & Prayers are with the Family. I met Jimmy in 1962 at Lipsey Jr.High and we played on the Jr. High football team together and have stayed friends since even though I moved away we finally caught up with each other with e-mails on computers. I went back to Brookstock my first year and we got to see each other for first time in over 40 years. I also got to see another old friend Virgil Brawley and several others. Jimmy was always one of my Best Friends and I will miss him. R.I.P. Sir untill we meet again.

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  • Comment Link Rhonda White Monday, 30 December 2019 15:35 posted by Rhonda White

    Thoughts and prayers for family and friends , I was neighbors with Jimmy many years and he did love Cats.
    He frequently visited Ms Ruby at the nursing home , he was a great guy and will surely be missed .RIP Jimmy , go rest high on that mountain, Heaven gained another angel .

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  • Comment Link Jenny Slonaker Monday, 30 December 2019 14:19 posted by Jenny Slonaker

    Thoughts and prayers are with Jimmy's family and friends. He was a truly kind soul and loving man. It is hard to find words to express how much he touched my life. He loved his family and friends so much. Was a dedicated servant of our Lord. It was my privilege to have known him and loved him. I will miss his words of wisdom, friendship, encouragement, and prayers.

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