Jimmie Gene Armes

Graveside service is 10 a.m. Wednesday in Oaklawn Cemetery. Memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 8th at the First United Methodist Church with Dr. Roy Spore and Rick Ross officiating. Family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home.

Pallbearers include Gene Blagg, Charles Burton, J.E. Carson, Bonnie Cocanougher, Joe Lambert, Gay Leake, Ray Leake, Truitt Leake, Paul LeBoeuf, Charles Long, Dan Maeyers, Royce Raven, Glenn Smith, Alford Talley, and Bill Wiley. Honorary pallbearers include members of the Men's Sunday School class.

Jim was born on October 24, 1929 at the family home in Boonesville, Texas to Chester Cheves and Vera Beatrice (Jennings) Armes. He graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1947 where he was president of his senior class.

On June 17, 1950, he married the former Marye Nella Brooks of Decatur. He served in the United States Navy and then attended college on the GI Bill earning a Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the University of Texas in 1956. He retired in 2001 as a plant manager for Eaglemotive Industries Fort Worth after enjoying a long career with several outstanding companies, including General Tire and Rubber Company, Collins Radio Company and Poca Graphite.

Jim's life was characterized by his faith, his love for his family and his dedicated service to church and community. Jim was a deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church and later a Sunday school teacher at the First United Methodist Church. He was elected to two terms on the Decatur ISD school board, was appointed to the Decatur District Water Board and the Decatur Planning and Zoning Commission. Since his retirement, he focused his energy in support of the Wise Area Relief Mission, where he served on the Board of Directors for many years and a term as President of the Board.

Jim is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marye Nella Armes; daughter, Lori Armes of Frisco; son, Joseph Armes and wife, Kelly of Dallas, sister, Joyce Cheves and husband, Norris of Bridgeport; grandchildren, Benjamin Lamm and wife, Rebekah of Austin, Annie and John Armes of Dallas; nieces, Kay Walker and husband, George of Cedar Hill, Cindy Meyers and husband, Fred of Brideport and Marsha Scroggins and husband, Mike of Fort Worth.

Family requests memorials be made to the Wise Area Relief Mission, 300 North Trinity Street, Decatur, Texas 76234.

Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home 940/627-5959

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Dear Nell, Lori, Joe, Kelly, Joyce, Norris & Families,

We are so very sorry to hear of your dear sweet "Jimmie's" passing. We loved him so very much, he reminded us so much of his daddy, Chester. We all feel that he is in Heaven now with his mama, Vera & daddy, Chester & Our Lord Jesus. I'm sure all the family was there to welcome him with open arms. It is so very comforting to know that all our family that have gone on before us is together once again. We believe that Jimmie is Healthy & Happy & feeling young once again. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Psalm 18:2

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3

Love you all & God Bless, Sherry, Brent, Scott, Deanna, & Samantha

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