Jimmy Dow Stilley, 75, of Timpson, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013 in Garrison, Texas. He was born on October 19, 1937 in Timpson, Texas, the son of John Payton Stilley and Irene (Randall) Stilley. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 26, 2013 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Bro. Hollis Bass officiating. Interment will follow at Corinth Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2013 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM also at Taylor Funeral Home.

Jimmy was a servant by heart. He served his country in the United States Army from February 1957 until December 1959. After retiring from Diamond Shamrock, he spent many years as the caretaker for the First Baptist Church of Timpson and then spent many years as well serving on the board of the Corinth Cemetery Association. He also carried this gift of serving over to his family. Jimmy also loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Old Home Baptist Church.

Jimmy is survived by his wife Sue Stilley of Timpson; sons: Randy Stilley of Houston, Kerry Stilley and his wife Sharon of Houston, Tracey Stilley and his wife Sheri of Houston, and Jesse Elliott of Timpson; by daughters: Renee Smith of Conroe, Tx, Elaine Young and her husband Ernie of Timpson and Kathy Frick of Milam, Tx; by sister: Catherine Bass and her husband Hollis of Timpson; by aunt: Myra Shepherd of Mt. Enterprise; he also leaves his legacy to his 20 grandchildren and his 4 great-grandchildren. Jimmy is also survived by a host of other close family members and dear friends.

Jimmy was preceded in death death by his parents, John Payton and Irene Stilley, by sister, Eva Nell Stilley and by his son, Stacey Stilley.

Pallbearers for Mr. Stilley will be: Byran Elliott, Cory Young, Brandon Young, Justin Young, Ernie Young, and Joshua Taylor.

Honorary Pallbearers will include: Bill Cozart, Thomas Cozart, Hollis Bass, and Bobby Stilley.

Memorial donations in Mr. Stilley’s name can be made to the Corinth Cemetery Association, P. O. Box 507, Timpson, Texas 75975.

To convey condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net.

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