Jimmy W. Welborn Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jimmy W. Welborn, Sr. age 72, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 to be with Jesus. He was born on February 13, 1947. He was preceded in death by Leroy Welborn (Daddy), Jimmy W. Welborn, Jr. “Jay” (Son); Jerry M. Sherman (Step-father); and a very special mother-in-law, Alene Strickland (his Maw). He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Helen D. Welborn. His nickname for her was “His Precious”. He is also survived by Crystal Smith and husband Alan (Daughter) of Laurel; Michael Welborn (Son); Jimmy W. Welborn, III “Scooter” and wife Dianna of Ellisville; Sue Sherman (Sister) of Laurel, George Sherman and wife Jeanne (Brother) of Pascagoula; Roger Sherman (Brother), Danny Ray Welborn (Brother) of Laurel, Tina Welborn (Sister) of Van Cleave; Daniel “Bit” Sears (Grandchild) of Laurel, Bridgit Wade (Grandchild) of Ellisville, and Kennedy Welborn (Grandchild)of Ellisville; Jonah, Amelia and Jeremiah (Great Grandchildren) of Ellisville; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was an Army Vietnam Special Forces Veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division. He served in Vietnam and Korea. He worked in the oil field 23 years. He was a boat mechanic for 15 years in Van Cleave, MS before moving back to Ellisville. He enjoyed fishing, his grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He really loved all his time with the love of his life, “His Precious”, and a very special friend sent from the Lord, Bro. Gerald Williams and family. Services will be held at Christway Baptist Church on Saturday, January 4, 2020 with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. and the service at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Stringer. Rev. Wayne W. Williams will officiate. Pallbearers will be Michael Welborn, Jason Strickland, Ricky Strickland, Jimmy Hill, Jason Brown, and Mike McDonnieal. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Jimmy W. Welborn

February 13, 1947 - January 1, 2020