
Jimmie was born July 4, 1942 in Dallas. His parents were Jessie William and Jannie Marie Whatley Fields. He married Gracie Jenoice Lindsey June 3, 1963 in Dallas. He worked as a sheet rocker in the construction industry and later excelled in several businesses including the horse racing industry. He was also a member of the Celeste Church of Christ. He passed away at the Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville Monday, October 24, 2016.
He is survived by his wife: Gracie Jenoice Fields of Greenville; his daughter and son-in-law: Jenoa and Mike Lipsey of Greenville; his son and girl friend: Jimmie Fields and Bridgette Lummus of Royse City; his grandchildren: Heather Lipsey, Haden Lipsey and his wife, Alyssa, and Hannah Lipsey, all of Greenville; his sister: Joycie Hoots of Denton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Jefferson Fields.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard is in charge of arrangements. An online registry may be signed at www.tjmfuneral.com.