Mr. James “Jimmy” Crymes, Sr., 73, of Emerson, passed away at his home on June 28, 2018, surrounded by his loving wife Joyce and family members following an extended illness.

Born in Alpharetta, Georgia on May 13, 1945, Jimmy was the son of the late Theron and Mary Ruth Crymes.

Jimmy was retired from the City of Cartersville as a Fireman. He was a Member and Past Master of Emerson Lodge 738 F & AM. He belonged to Emerson Baptist Church. Jimmy was a go-getter and always a helper to anyone. He loved to talk to everybody. His puppy, Lucy, will miss him sitting in front of the tv or on the front porch with her.

Jimmy, a 17-year heart transplant recipient, had a great desire to have his remains donated for research to Emory Hospital Science Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Theron and Ruth Crymes and stepmother Sybil Crymes; his sister Mary Frances Crymes, and his grandson Shane Abernathy.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Joyce Earwood Crymes; his son James Howard (Amanda) Crymes Jr. of St. Marys, Georgia; stepchildren Ronnie (Darlene) Posey of Emerson; Vickie (Barry) Abernathy of Euharlee; Deborah Posey Moon of Cartersville; and Jill Pearson Davis of Emerson; grandchildren Taylor (Caleb) Crymes Rose of St. Marys, Georgia; Andy Posey, Brandy (Jeff) Sloan, Ryan (Kimberly) Posey, Lamar (Christy) Abernathy, Toby (Susan) Abernathy, all of Cartersville; Rhonda (Elvis) Bates of Tococca; David Sharpe of Cartersville, Amanda (Todd) Mitchell of Cartersville; Bryan (Jessica) Davis of Dallas; Keith (Nicole) Davis of Dallas; and Heather Davis of Emerson; brother Donald Crymes of Atlanta; sister Carol Crymes of Snellville; brother-in-laws Gerald Earwood of Emerson and Thurman (Jean) Earwood of Cartersville. He has 27 great grandchildren and 9 great, great grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held at Georgia Funeral Care and Cremation Services, in Acworth, Georgia, on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. It will be officiated by Pastor Josh James.