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Jimmie Lee Felton Sr.

10/29/2020

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Jimmie Lee Felton Sr., age 81, passed on October 28, 2020 at Heartland Hospice in Perry, Georgia.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M., Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Colonel Felton Cemetery South Street, Marshallville, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​
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Jimmie Lee Felton Sr. was born December 25, 1938 in Marshallville, Georgia to the late Willie James Felton and the late Johnnie Baldwin Felton. He was preceded in death by one daughter Vanessa Felton, two siblings Hattie Rumph and Franklin Felton. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County and was a graduate of the historic Lamson Richardson School in Marshallville, Georgia. At an early age he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. Jimmie was a faithful member of St. James C.M.E. Church where he sang proudly and joyfully in the male choir. He also served on the board of trustees. On May 9, 1959 two hearts became one when Jimmie married the love of his life Earlene Barnes. He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD, Proverbs 18:22. As their love blossomed they were blessed  with four loving children. He loved fishing and sports always supporting the home team the Atlanta Braves and Falcons. Jimmie was a family man who always did his best to provide for his family. He was employed with Blue Bird Body Company as a Paint Technician  and retired after 45 years of services.

He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted wife of 61 years Earlene Felton, Marshallville, Georgia, four children Babbie Felton, Marshallville,  Georgia, Dr. Jimmie Felton Jr. (Diya) Americus, Georgia,  Leonard Felton, Vinings, Georgia, and Curtis Davis ( Minnie Lee), Marshallville, Georgia ;  four grandchildren Jonathan Felton (Laquawn), Ursula Marshall, Colby Felton and Noah Felton; four great grandchildren Jada Felton, Yazmyne Walton, Harlem Felton, and King Felton; four siblings , a very devoted brother  Eugene Felton Sr., Eddie Felton, Willie James Felton (Geneva), and Rudolph Felton all of Marshallville, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including two devoted friends  Willie Granville and  Paul Buckner.

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Felder Family
10/29/2020 11:04:31 pm

We were saddened to here that our friend and Church member went home to be with the Lord. Everybody in this community called him Big. Daddy and he wii truly be missed..Every time you approach him he would Alway say these old knees are hurting but I am just glad to be here.our community have lost another one of our Elderly men. Big Daddy you rest now in The arms of our Lord and one day we will see you again. The Felder Family/ Marshallville,Ga.

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Ida Mae Lampkins
10/29/2020 11:27:27 pm

Condolences to Doctor Felton and the rest of the family

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Army (Ret) Sgt. Tony & Dr. Amanda Cooper
10/30/2020 01:10:06 am

Dr. Felton----We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family.

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charles e mcghee
10/30/2020 08:48:55 pm

One of the Best! Big Daddy

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DeLois P. Wilson
10/31/2020 11:38:26 am

To the family and friends of Jimmie Lee Felton, Sr., please accept my condolences for your loss. Losing a loved one in death is never easy,.
May the Almighty God of all comfort, comfort you during this difficult time, (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) Sorry for your loss.

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Sandra Washington
10/31/2020 08:46:19 pm

Sorry to hear about the loss of your love one, Mr Felton. May God strengthen the family.

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Dr. Norma Green-Folks and Sandra Green
10/31/2020 11:00:42 pm

May you find comfort and strength in knowing that Jimmie was the epitome of a husband, father, and family member. We are sending love and prayers to Earlene, the children, and the entire family.

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Dudley Barnes/Robert Solomon
11/1/2020 10:43:08 am

Uncle Jimmie's physical presence will truly be missed. I will always have the wisdom that he imparted and the laughter that he shared. We love you all.

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Mary W. Suggs
11/2/2020 01:30:38 am

Dr. Felton and Diya , extended family... I am sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers will be with you during the coming days and weeks.

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Barbara Duncan
11/2/2020 09:11:21 am

With deepest sympathy for your loss. May God strengthen you and your family during these sad times.

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