Jimmie "Jim" George Richmond Sr.

Jimmie “Jim” George Richmond, Sr. was born May 13, 1942 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to parents Margie Hancock Richmond and Lester Arthur Richmond. He was born three months early and weighed less than three pounds. The delivering doctor told his grandmother that he had a million to one chance to survive. He passed from this life June 5, 2013. His father preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Joyce. Sons: Jimmie Jr. (Tommy) from Gulfport, Mississippi and Jeff (Jennifer) from Valrico, Florida and a daughter Jennifer (Eric) Hoover of Prescott, Arizona. Six grandsons: Joey Richmond, Bradley Richmond, Travis Richmond, Brandon Richmond, Jaran Hoover, and Easton Hoover and one granddaughter: Jenise Marie Hoover. Jim is also survived by his sisters: Jonie (Kenny) Clark from Mesa, Arizona and Jan (Mitch) Holloway from Tempe, Arizona, his brother Jerry (Cindy) Richmond of Cheyenne, Wyoming and his mother Margie Richmond of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Jim believed in being of service to the community. He served ten years as a volunteer with the Selective Service Board (maximum you can serve with them). He volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America for forty years. During the Christmas holidays he could be seen as Santa. Jim also volunteered his time for about eight years at the Rex Allen Theatre. On January 1, 2002 he retired from the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad after working for them for 371/2 years and that is when Joyce and Jim moved to Willcox, Arizona. Jim graduated from Cheyenne High School, Cheyenne School of Commerce, and received a certificate in railroad transportation. He received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, and a Masters in elementary education from Grand Canyon University. Jim served his church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as Sunday School President, Bishop, High Council, Stake Young Men’s President, and various scout positions as well as counselor in various bishoprics. Funeral Services will be11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Willcox Chapel with viewing one hour prior to the funeral. Graveside Services will be 2:00 P.M.on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens, Cheyenne, Wyoming. A visitation will be from 12 noon to 1:00 P.M. at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes prior to the graveside. Contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of AmericaTroop 428 in the Catalina Council, Tucson, Arizona 85711( www.scouting.org) You may express condolences to the family at www.westlawnchapelmortuary.com Services entrusted to Westlawn Chapel, Mortuary and Crematory of Willcox, Arizona.

Jimmie "Jim" George Richmond Sr.

May 13, 1942 - June 5, 2013