Jimmy Michael Tomlin, age 77, of St. Simons Island, GA passed away peacefully at his home on May 6, 2017.
Jimmy was born December 27, 1939 in Butts County, GA to Charles Millard Tomlin and Bessie Rose Hartley Tomlin. He served four years in the Army-NGUS.
Jimmy owned and operated the "Sac-O-Suds" Store near Jackson for 37 years.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Peterson Tomlin; son, Charles Michael Tomlin; daughter, Gina Knight Maxwell (Chris), sister, Betty Sue Stephens (Harry), two granddaughters, Chelsea Tomlin and Natalie Lucus; sister-in-law, Vivian Peterson, sister-in-law, Linda Floyd (David). He has many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tomlin, brother, Billy Tomlin; sisters, Jewell Tomlin Johnson, Elizabeth Hodges and Bernice Langan and daughter, Melanie Tomlin Lucus.
Funeral services will be held at Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson, GA on Saturday, May 13, 2017, visitation from 11:00AM with service following. Dr. Ed Hoard will officiate. The graveside service will be held at Macedonia Cemetery following the service.
There will be a memorial service at the First Baptist Church of St. Simons Island on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 1:00PM.
Jimmy was a “Pillar of the Community”, he loved his family and friends, he was loved by everyone who knew him, he was kind, loving, lived life to its fullest. He always put his trust in his Heavenly Father.
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Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson, GA is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral ServiceSaturday, May 13, 2017
12:00 PM
Haisten Funeral Home Chapel
321 South Harkness St.
Jackson, GA 30233
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