Jimmie Odell Self
August 11, 2021
On Sunday August 8th 2021, Jimmie Odell Self, loving husband, father, and grandfather, walked into God's arms after 72 years of earthly life.
Jimmie was born on May 14, 1949 in Brewton, AL to Odell and Frances Self. He relocated to Pensacola, FL at the age of 14 and graduated from Tate High School in the class of 1967. He attended Jefferson Davis Junior College and Louisiana State University, New Orleans, where he was an excellent basketball player and star shooter. He spent the majority of his career at Escambia Molded Plastics.
Jimmie married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Debbie (Owen) Self on August 2nd, 1969. They had two daughters. They were married 52 years, celebrating their anniversary just a few days before his passing.
Jimmie loved sports, and especially golf and University of Alabama football. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and especially his grandsons, who each called him a different name…Grumps, Dumps, Dumpy, and Bumpy, respectively. He was known for his quick wit and for his protective love of his family. Jimmie was a member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church.
Jimmie was preceded in death by Odell Self (father), Frances Self (mother) and siblings Gregory and Kathy. He is survived by his wife, Debbie, his two children, Shannon Self-Brown (Charlie) and Karyn Norris (Ben), his brother Danny Self and family [Mary Kaye Self (sister-in-law), Jessica Self (niece), Matt Self, (nephew)], Chris Ross (nephew), and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Baylor Brown, Eli Norris, Kamron Norris, and Zaine Norris.
A celebration of life is planned for August 21, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Allen Memorial United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Allen Memorial Methodist Church.
August 11, 2021
On Sunday August 8th 2021, Jimmie Odell Self, loving husband, father, and grandfather, walked into God's arms after 72 years of earthly life.
Jimmie was born on May 14, 1949 in Brewton, AL to Odell and Frances Self. He relocated to Pensacola, FL at the age of 14 and graduated from Tate High School in the class of 1967. He attended Jefferson Davis Junior College and Louisiana State University, New Orleans, where he was an excellent basketball player and star shooter. He spent the majority of his career at Escambia Molded Plastics.
Jimmie married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Debbie (Owen) Self on August 2nd, 1969. They had two daughters. They were married 52 years, celebrating their anniversary just a few days before his passing.
Jimmie loved sports, and especially golf and University of Alabama football. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and especially his grandsons, who each called him a different name…Grumps, Dumps, Dumpy, and Bumpy, respectively. He was known for his quick wit and for his protective love of his family. Jimmie was a member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church.
Jimmie was preceded in death by Odell Self (father), Frances Self (mother) and siblings Gregory and Kathy. He is survived by his wife, Debbie, his two children, Shannon Self-Brown (Charlie) and Karyn Norris (Ben), his brother Danny Self and family [Mary Kaye Self (sister-in-law), Jessica Self (niece), Matt Self, (nephew)], Chris Ross (nephew), and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Baylor Brown, Eli Norris, Kamron Norris, and Zaine Norris.
A celebration of life is planned for August 21, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Allen Memorial United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Allen Memorial Methodist Church.
Jimmie Odell Self
August 11, 2021
On Sunday August 8th 2021, Jimmie Odell Self, loving husband, father, and grandfather, walked into God's arms after 72 years of earthly life.
Jimmie was born on May 14, 1949 in Brewton, AL to Odell and Frances Self. He relocated to Pensacola, FL at the age of 14 and graduated from Tate High School in the class of 1967. He attended Jefferson Davis Junior College and Louisiana State University, New Orleans, where he was an excellent basketball player and star shooter. He spent the majority of his career at Escambia Molded Plastics.
Jimmie married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Debbie (Owen) Self on August 2nd, 1969. They had two daughters. They were married 52 years, celebrating their anniversary just a few days before his passing.
Jimmie loved sports, and especially golf and University of Alabama football. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and especially his grandsons, who each called him a different name…Grumps, Dumps, Dumpy, and Bumpy, respectively. He was known for his quick wit and for his protective love of his family. Jimmie was a member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church.
Jimmie was preceded in death by Odell Self (father), Frances Self (mother) and siblings Gregory and Kathy. He is survived by his wife, Debbie, his two children, Shannon Self-Brown (Charlie) and Karyn Norris (Ben), his brother Danny Self and family [Mary Kaye Self (sister-in-law), Jessica Self (niece), Matt Self, (nephew)], Chris Ross (nephew), and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Baylor Brown, Eli Norris, Kamron Norris, and Zaine Norris.
A celebration of life is planned for August 21, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Allen Memorial United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Allen Memorial Methodist Church.
August 11, 2021
On Sunday August 8th 2021, Jimmie Odell Self, loving husband, father, and grandfather, walked into God's arms after 72 years of earthly life.
Jimmie was born on May 14, 1949 in Brewton, AL to Odell and Frances Self. He relocated to Pensacola, FL at the age of 14 and graduated from Tate High School in the class of 1967. He attended Jefferson Davis Junior College and Louisiana State University, New Orleans, where he was an excellent basketball player and star shooter. He spent the majority of his career at Escambia Molded Plastics.
Jimmie married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Debbie (Owen) Self on August 2nd, 1969. They had two daughters. They were married 52 years, celebrating their anniversary just a few days before his passing.
Jimmie loved sports, and especially golf and University of Alabama football. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and especially his grandsons, who each called him a different name…Grumps, Dumps, Dumpy, and Bumpy, respectively. He was known for his quick wit and for his protective love of his family. Jimmie was a member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church.
Jimmie was preceded in death by Odell Self (father), Frances Self (mother) and siblings Gregory and Kathy. He is survived by his wife, Debbie, his two children, Shannon Self-Brown (Charlie) and Karyn Norris (Ben), his brother Danny Self and family [Mary Kaye Self (sister-in-law), Jessica Self (niece), Matt Self, (nephew)], Chris Ross (nephew), and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Baylor Brown, Eli Norris, Kamron Norris, and Zaine Norris.
A celebration of life is planned for August 21, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Allen Memorial United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Allen Memorial Methodist Church.
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