Jimmy Ray Eddins

Jimmy Ray Eddins, 79, of Center, Texas, passed away on August 17, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Born, June 18, 1940, in Chireno, Texas to the late Willis Harvel Eddins and Glendon Adelle (Parrish) Eddins. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 10AM at East Hamilton Cemetery with Bro. Fred Wilcox officiating.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019 from 6-8PM at Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, Texas.

Jimmy was faithful in serving his country through the United States Navy, Special Forces. He was a very generous, kind person towards others. Jimmy was a very intelligent man and worked well with his hands. He enjoyed repairing guns as well as practice shooting. Being outdoors was one of Jimmy’s favorite things to do, and in his free time he liked camping. Being in nature always brought him a sense of peace. Jimmy was known for being an avid baseball fan, especially when it came to little league. Nothing got him going like a little competitive baseball game. He was Baptist by faith.

Jimmy is survived by his sons, Johnny Ray Eddins and James William Eddins; daughter, Katie Crofoot; brother, W.H. “Dub” Eddins; sisters, Barbara Jean Corbell and Joyce Hughes; numerous grandchildren, other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Glendon Eddins; sons, Christopher Eddins and Jeffery Allen Eddins; brother, Bobby H. Eddins and grandson, Dustin Eddins.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or visit https://www.stjude.org/give.