Jimmie Lee Warner

Mr. Jimmie Lee Warner, age 83, died at his home in Murphy, NC, at about 6:00am on Monday, November 26, 2018. He was born in East St. Louis, IL, on January 25, 1935, to the late Doward & Wanda Stumbaugh Warner. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Beverly McCormick of Godfrey, IL. He is survived by his wife, Louella Gray Warner, whom he married on June 18, 1955 in Jerseyville, IL. He is also survived by three sons: Doward & Beth Warner of St. Petersburg, FL, Derek Warner of Tampa, FL and Daren & Sonya Warner of Murphy, NC, one sister, Brenda Thompson of Godfrey, IL, several step-grandchildren, Ashley D., Ashley B., Alice, Audrey, April, Heather and Samantha, two step-grandsons, Mathew and Jimmie all of Florida. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Jimmie was a 1954 graduate of Jerseyville High School where he played trumpet and was a member of the Nights of Columbus in Largo, FL. He was a Scout Master and his three sons are Eagle Scouts. He was a volunteer fund raiser for the 1978 Largo Band of Gold, where he traveled to Europe with them. While living in Illinois, he worked at the space program in McDonald in St. Louis. He also traveled to Europe for a Rolling Security Co. He owned a belt and leather shop at Foster's Flee Market and was known as "The Belt Man" .Jimmie was also a member of St. William Catholic Church. No services are planned at this time and interment will take place in Illinois at a later date.

Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy is honored to be serving in charge of the arrangements.