Jimmy was born in Winston County, Mississippi, on November 27, 1947, to Hosea and Elgie Mayo Black. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He retired from Georgia Pacific as a supervisor. Jimmy had a portable sawmill and he enjoyed sawing the lumber then making various things out of the wood. He was very talented in his wood working and could build anything. He loved being outdoors enjoying time with his animals and gardening.
Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Kathy Black Johnsey and husband, John, of Starkville, Mississippi; and his son, Barry A. Black and wife, Toni, of Louisville. One of his greatest joys was being “Pap Paw” to his grandchildren: Abi (Ford) Polk, Ivy Black, Natalie Jones, and Dalton Anthony. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Kay Mayo Black; his parents; and his sister, Carol Jean Black McCool.
Serving as pallbearers are Dalton Anthony, John Johnsey, David Mayo, Lamar Mayo, Kevin Stanley, and Chris VanLandingham.
Memorials in honor of Jimmy may be given to Shiloh Cemetery, c/o Brenda VanLandingham, 455
Walter Burroughs Road, Louisville, MS 39339.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
