Jimmy was the owner and operator of Jim and Joe’s Photo Center and owner and operator of Parkwood Cinema. He served as Spalding County Commissioner from 1977 to 1990 and was chairman in 1985.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Betty, and his three children, Venecia, Alicia and Michael.
A memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at First Baptist Church of Griffin. The Rev. Dr. Bruce Morgan will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association or the First Baptist Church Television Ministry.
I wish I could have made it to the memorial service.
Jim was one of the finest, brightest, hardest working, kindest, generous, fairest gentlemen I've ever known. Mere superlatives cannot describe Jim. He never knew a stranger and was helpful to all.
On so many levels he was instrumental in making Griffin and Spalding County a better place to live and work.
As my first and most favorite employer, I'm grateful for all he gave me and learned from him. I quote Jim and tell stories about him on almost a daily basis.
My sincerest sympathy to all of his family and his many friends.
"Jim and Joe's is never closed!"
Bill Bussey
Pittsboro, NC
He always called me Kathy the cook.
I loved him and griffin will never be the same with out him.
deepest sympathy to his family and praise God he has a new body and is rejoicing along side my daddy ...
Mr. Jimmy will be sadly missed!
Mr. Jimmy was one of the nicest men ever!
Griffin, GA. has lost a GREAT man, but Heaven has gained him!
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all,
Jimmy, Brenda & John "J" Williamson