Elmer Lee Jimboy

Elmer Lee Jimboy, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 at the age of 70. He was born December 1, 1943 to Woodrow and Ella Mae (Manley) Jimboy in Okemah, Oklahoma. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Okmulgee. He won the National Championship in fast pitch, at which he played shortstop. Elmer enjoyed spending time with his family but most of all, he loved his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Ella Mae Jimboy; brother, Edwin Gene Jimboy and sister, Elaine Branch. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Jimboy of the home; four children, Tonya McCollum of Tulsa, Michael (Cheetah) Jimboy of Okmulgee, Tiarra Jimboy of Okmulgee and Tessie Jimboy of Okmulgee; ten grandchildren, Cameron and Cody Yocham, Jesse Glass, Courtney McCollum, Brandon Jimboy, Mariah Sanders, Isaiah and Talia Jimboy, Jade Whinery and Jax Finch; one great-grandson, Kason and numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Jackson Funeral Home Chapel in Okmulgee. Wake Services will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Jackson Funeral Home Chapel in Okmulgee. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the Creek Chapel Methodist Church in Clearview with Reverend Ed Jimboy officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Creek Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Jackson Funeral Home and Crematory in Okmulgee. Pallbearers will be Phillip Finch, Paul Roberts, Jared Bunner, Trevan Jimboy, James Jimboy, Mark Jimboy and William Proctor. Honorary Pallbearers will be Grover Wind, Ray Barnett, Terry Jimboy and Bryan McGertt. Military Honors will be conducted by the Muscogee Creek Nation Honor Guard.