James Wayne “Jimmy” Warner 57 of Greenville, died Friday, June 18, 2021 in the Deaconess Midtown Hospital, in Evansville, following a sudden illness. Born July 31, 1963 in Greenville, the son of Charles William Warner and Clarice Mae Nealy Warner. He was a member of Leigh’s Chapel General Baptist Church, where he enjoyed singing. Jimmy was an assistant manager of Wal-Mart where he had worked for forty years, he was an avid sports fan, loving the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Hawks. His men’s Bible study group, Iron Sharpens Iron was an important part of his life. He was a loving husband, father and Poppie to his wife, children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sisters, Tammy Lynn Warner, April Diane Cornette, and William Charles Warner.
Survivors include by his wife of almost 34 years Tracy Pentecost Warner of Greenville; his children Brittany (Cody) Napier of Greenville, Macy (Justin) Harris of Moorman and Zachary (Abby) Warner of Dunmor; grandchildren Brady, Claria, Jacey and Baby Napier; siblings Deborah (Torstein) Sommerseth of Norway, Jeffrey Warner of Louisville, Charlene Lovell of Greenville and Cindy (Mike) Harper of Greenville.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from Leigh’s Chapel General Baptist Church by Reverend Tony Shanks and Reverend Jason Hill, with burial to follow in Old Jackson Cemetery in Greenville. Visitation will be on Tuesday, after 10:00 a.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Leigh’s Chapel General Baptist Church. Gary’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.garysfuneralhome.net
