JIMMY WAYNE VINES, age 71 of Clanton, passed away on December 15, 2023 at Cedar Ridge Veterans Facility in Clanton, AL. He was born in Chilton County on January 30, 1952; the son of the late Louie Vines and the late Willodean Ellison Vines.
Jimmy honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. In civilian life he became a carpenter working in commercial construction. Later in life, Jimmy enjoyed gardening and spending time working on trucks and tractors. He also enjoyed looking after and taking care of his pet cats. He was a kindhearted individual who would do anything to help someone in their time of need.
He is survived by: Son, Kevin Vines of Jemison; Brother, Ray Vines of Clanton; Sister, Sandy (Gene) Henley of Clanton; Sister, Debra (Butch) Billingsley of Vestavia; and a host of other relatives.
He is preceded in death by: Parents, Louie and Willodean Vines; Brother, Roger Dale Vines; Sister, JoAnn Roper; and Brother, Louie Douglas Vines.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 2:00pm from the Chapel of Ellison Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. J. Aaron Ellison officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Burial with military honors will follow in the Mt. Bethel Baptist Cemetery in Clanton, AL.
The family request in lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to Mt. Bethel Baptist Church at 568 Co. Rd. 61 Clanton, AL 35046.
Final care and arrangements entrusted to the Ellison Memorial Funeral Home of Clanton, AL.
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