Mr. Jimmy Washington

January 12, 1953 - June 3, 2022

SAVANNAH - Mr. Jimmy Washington, age 69, passed away, Friday, June 3, 2022 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. He was born in Savannah, Georgia and educated in the public schools. He was a graduate of A.E Beach High School, Class of 1972. After high school, he joined the United States Army. He served during the Vietnam Era and the Gulf War. He served twenty-Six years in the United States Army rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant, retiring in 1993. Later he returned to Savannah and became a Professional Truck Driver where he was employed with J & L Trucking Company, retiring in 2018. Other than his passion for big trucks, he loved being a grand daddy! His grandchildren was his pride and joy. He took great joy in spoiling them, taking them whenever they wanted to go or just riding them up and down the streets of Savannah. His grandchildren brightened his day when he was sad; just their presence put a big smile on his face. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. He is survived by: his daughter, Myeshia Jiles (Stephen), sons; Jimmy Washington, Jr., Maurice Washington, Jamel Washington; brothers, James Brown, George Washington, 7 grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Full Military Honors