James Melvin "Jimmy" Jett

James "Jimmy" Melvin Jett, age 86, of Winder, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. Jimmy was born in Wilcox County in 1936. He was the son of the late E.B. and Mildred Jett. He relocated to North Georgia in 1958.

Jimmy is survived by his wife of 63 years, Yvonne Lanier Jett; two brothers: Robert W. Jett of Gainesville, Georgia, and Michael Jett of St. Petersburg, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

He lived a full and productive life. Jimmy was a graduate of Georgia Southern University and he served in the National Guard for 13 years. He was a high school teacher and coach for 10 years, Georgia Power salesman for 2 years, owner of Piedmont Builders Supply Company for 25 years, and a builder and developer for 15 years. Jimmy was a member of the Kiwanis Club for 23 years, Barrow County Builders Association for 16 years, Winder Chamber of Commerce for 25 years, and a Bank Director for 17 years. Jimmy was a member of Winder First United Methodist Church and served as treasurer for 30 years.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 11:00 am at Winder First United Methodist Church, 280 N. Broad Street, Winder, Georgia. He will lie-in-state, at the church, prior to the service from 9:30 am until 11:00 am. The Rev. Calvin Haynie will officiate. Jimmy will be laid to rest in Barrow Memorial Gardens, Winder, Georgia.

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