Jimmy Ray Westmoreland Sr.

He was born April 29, 1938, in Forsyth County, a son to the late, Herman Westmoreland and Lena Arrington Westmoreland. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Leigh Ann and a brother, Matthew Westmoreland.

Jimmy retired after a successful career of 33 years at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in the distribution facility. On August 10, 1957 he married the love of his life the former Annie Ruth Bodenheimer. He was a devout Christian and member of Becks Baptist Church. He actively served his community as Past President of Pfafftown Jaycees and was instrumental in helping to create the Tiny Packers Football organization. He enjoyed bicycling with his son and grandson and his many biking friends. (Even recently competing and winning 1st place in the Senior Games.) One of his greatest pleasures was sharing time and stories fishing with his son and grandson at the beach.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 55 years, Annie Westmoreland of the home; son, Jimmy, Jr. and wife, Lisa of Greensboro; a grandson, Jimmy Westmoreland, III of Greensboro; two sisters, Carol Jean Smith and husband, Joe and Mary Anne Dull and husband, J.D., numerous cousins, nephews, nieces and loving friends.