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Obituary For Mr. Jimmy German
Mr. Jimmy German of Dillon, SC passed on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at McLeod Medical Center
Obituary “But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me” John 15:26 Jimmy James German was born on June 22, 1945 to Kathleen Peppers and the late Wayne Bethea. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at McLeod Medical Center-Dillon. Jimmy was born and raised in Little Rock SC of Dillon County. He attended Gordon High School of Dillon. Later he became an employee of Image Carpets (later known as Mohawk) where he worked for 39 years as a Machine Maintenance Supervisor. In addition, he drove trucks for a short period of time also. In 1994, he founded JG Auto Sales and began selling vehicles in the yard of his friend and business partner, Marie Paige. At that moment, he became one of the few black car dealers/business owners in Dillon SC. Early on, Jimmy was a member and lead singer of the Sensational Royal Lights of Dillon SC. He testified and sang about the goodness of Jesus for the majority of his life. Having many songs in which he loved, one of his favorites was “He’s so real.” As a result of this well-known quartet group, The 2nd Generation-Royal Lights was formed. Jimmy was a dependable and a longtime member of Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church of Little Rock SC under the leadership of Reverend Allen (Inetta) Robinson. He served faithfully as the President of the adult choir, member of the Trustee board, and he handled the yard maintenance as well. Jimmy German leaves to cherish his loving memories: his mother, Kathleen Peppers, his children: George Leo (Terry) Wright of Little Rock SC, Tommy (Toshua) Leach Jacksonville FL, Aliven (Kimberly) Ladson Atlanta GA, Catina (Michael) Pittman Dillon SC, Demetrice (Derrick) Lighty of Florence SC, Dina Leach of Atlanta GA, Nojma Muhammad of Texas, Balestra (Todd) Davis of Dillon SC, Jimmie Leach of Dillon SC, Esperone Huggins of Dillon SC, Dawn Goodwin of Florence SC, Latisha Paige-German of Florence SC, and James German of Whiteville NC. His sisters: Annie German of Little Rock SC, Jessie (Royal) Thomas of Little Rock SC, Sallie Hayes of Latta SC, and Issabella (Ronnie) McKinley of Dillon SC. His Brothers: Willie Lee (Shirley) Peppers of Columbia SC, Freddie Peppers of Dillon SC, and Glenn Peppers of Dillon SC. His only Uncle Acie German of Little Rock SC. His Aunts Lillian Thomas of Rocky Mount NC, and Aunt Georgia German of Dillon SC. Host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Special friends Joseph Graves, Albert “Bopete” McCollum, Alexander McRae, and Victor Bethea, John Luther McRae, and Charles Wayne Ivy, The Norton family, all of Dillon/Little Rock SC, and Tawanda Rogers of Riverdale SC.
Family will receive friends at 2477 Hwy 57 North Dillon, SC.
Funeral services Jimmy German, will be held on Sunday July 24th at 4 pm at Manning Baptist.
Public viewing on Saturday July 23rd from 2:30 PM - 6PM and Sunday July 24th from 10AM-3PM at Bartell's Funeral Home
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Eternal Peace Basket was sent for Mr. Jimmy German - July 23, 2022
Cuz you will be missed dearly.From The Singleton FamilyK
My condolences 💐 to the Entire Family of a honorable man Jimmy German. You will be greatly missed but we know you will remain alive spiritually through each life you touched.
Praying for the family! Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal! From pastor Robert Williams
Pray that God will comfort and strengthen this family in the loss of their love one! May God continue to bless the Family! 🙏🙏 Beverly Whittington
Praying Strength for the family. Jimmy will be missed. I was saddened to hear of his passing and rejoicing as he is with the Lord. Though I will not be there to help celebrate his life home going service, I send my prayers.
Blessings from Tammie McClellan Bunns & Family from Texas
Thinking of the family with deepest sympathy and hoping each new tomorrow will bring them comfort and peace. Tina German
Knowing Jimmy was awesome, there are not many people like him. I will truly miss him. Cousin Mary qj6349
May God give you and your family comfort in the time of your sorrow love john jr. @ mary perry leach Gid bless you all.
You have my Deepest Sympathy and Condolences. GOD BE WITH YOU ALL! Rev. Delores R. Manning
Regretfully, we are unable to join you as you celebrate the Homecoming of our love one due to COVID Diagnosis. Nevertheless, we send much love along with these words of encouragement. Keep the FAITH and TRUST GOD as we mourn the great loss of our dear Jimmy German.There will be days that are harder than others. When you feel like it is more than you can HANDLE, Pause for a moment and remember Jimmy as a son, brother, father and friend. In these MOMENTS, your heart is in a perfect place where GOD'S strength will be there to COMFORT you and make all you're going through just a little more BEARABLE, as you mourn the loss of someone who was truly loved. May you find peace, thankfulness, happiness and gratefulness in the MEMORIES and the LOVE that GOD blessed us to be apart of Jimmy's Earthly life. Also, hoping knowing that Jimmy is peacefully HEALED in HEAVEN around GOD s THRONE eases the sadness just a little and bring JOY to your HEART. With Deepest Sympathy, we are with you in Spirit and Prayers best regards always Phyllis McClellan and daughter Nojma Muhammad, Round Rock. Texas
May God give you peace in this time of sorrow, Always remember God is with in this difficult time. We love you Annie Ellis and Viola Pittman
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. My sincere condolence to the German Family. May God grant you peace and comfort today and the days ahead. Magnolia T. Williams
During this most difficult time, may you, Bro. Ladson and your family find comfort in God's presence and peace. May the God that you know and love give you strength to ensure. Eddie and Barbara Grier
May God grant Bro. Ladson and the entire family comfort and peace. Prayers are with you. Janett and Tracie Murray
May the Lord send the Great Comforter to console an give you peace during the days and nights to come. Our sincere condolences to the entire family of my children's grandfather. Submitted on behalf of Jordan and Jaleah Ladson.
Jimmy was a very special cousin to us. He grew up with my mom Della & my uncle Hayward. Cousin Jimmy always was lovable, understanding and down to earth person. He will truly be missed. Our prayers & condolence goes out to the family. 🙏. From the Cherry & German Families.
The German family will certainly be in our prayers. May you find comfort in the Almighty God of today and forever more. The Sowells Family
Praying for you, Jamal and tge German family. Please know we love you! - Cousin Cleve and Aunt Sharon
My thoughts and prayers are with James and the rest of the family. Continue to look to the Hills from whench cometh all your help.
Jimmy's Presence was truly a Gift. RIH. Ervin Page
May God continue to supply our family the strength to endure, during this very difficult time. Jimmy will certainly be missed! Jason and Betty Gunter (Cousins)
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