Jimmy Wayne Black

Jimmy Wayne Black, 81, of Detroit, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at his residence.
Jimmy was born on March 7, 1943, in Lamar County, to the late Greely Black and the late Minnie Lee Gilliand Black. He was a graduate of Sulligent High School. Jimmy previously worked and retired from 3M after 35 years of dedicated service. He loved being outdoors, especially working in his garden or riding his tractor on the farm. Jimmy was a member of Detroit First Baptist Church. He also enjoyed watching football and was very involved in his grandson's sporting activities which brought him such joy. Jimmy loved his family dearly and cherished every moment spent with them. His loving and tender heart will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.
Jimmy is survived by his son, Jeff (Karen) Black, of Mansfield, Texas; daughter, Joy (Mark) Moore, of Hamilton; brother, Billy Black, of Sulligent; and his grandchildren, Sarah Black, Ben Moore, and Sam Moore.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Greely and Minnie Lee Black; his wife, Sarah Jo Mixon Black; sisters, Sue O’Mary and Sara Strawbridge; brothers-in-law, Ray O’Mary and Richard Strawbridge; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Black.
Funeral services will be held on Dec. 13, 2024, from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery.  Bro. B.J. Mills to officiate.  
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude's, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105.
Pallbearers were Ben Moore, Sam Moore, Chuck O'Mary, Randy O'Mary, Keith Black, and Greg Crutchfield.

Otts Funeral Home
4255 Highway 278 West
Sulligent, AL  35586
205-698-8668