Jimmy Ray Shorty Mims

Jimmy Ray "Shorty" Mims, 77, of Verbena died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at his residence. He was born on Friday, May 23, 1941 in Alabama, Son of the late George P. Mims and the late Fannie Bea Moates Mims. He was a car salesman. Surviving are his Wife, Emily Mims of Verbena, AL; Daughter, Cindy (Jerry) Blackmon of Clanton, AL; Grandchildren, Britt Blackmon of Clanton, AL, Cameron Blackmon of Birmingham, AL, Katie Blackmon of Birmingham, AL; Sister, Fannie Jean (Randall) Edwards of Verbena, AL; Brothers, Richard Mims of Clanton, AL, Johnny (Linda) Mims of Verbena, AL, Curtis (Kim) Mims of Birmingham, AL; Sister-in-Law, Barbara Mims; Numerous nieces, nephews, family & friends. He was preceded in death by his Parents, George & Fannie Bea Mims; Babies, Donnie Ray Mims & Emily Jean Mims; Brother, B. J. Mims. Friends will be received from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2018 at New Covenant Baptist Church. Services will be held Friday, June 1, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at New Covenant with Rev. William Earl Short officiating. Interment will follow in Verbena Cemetery, Verbena, AL. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at our website www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.