Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents Henry Clay and Lillie Mae Williams, a close companion Kathrine Greenwood, and adopted brother Robert Stone.
Jimmie attended Berkley High School in Aberdeen, NC and Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines, NC. He worked and traveled with the Race Track for many years. He finally settled in Springfield, Illinois and resided in Illinois until his death.
Jimmie leaves to cherish his memories two daughters and one stepdaughter, Roberta Sinclair of Rockingham, LaWanda Horton(Charlie) of Raeford, NC, and Lindsey Greenwood of Springfield, IL. Three sons and three stepsons, Yohon McKeithan(Star) of Ohio; and Jimmy Horton(Bionca) of Cameron, NC. Three sisters and one brother, Barbara Cole(Edgar) of Southern Pines, NC; Eva Gaines of Fayetteville, NC; Patsy Bright(John) of Aberdeen NC; and Samuel Williams(Bernice) of Carthage, NC. Two adopted brothers, Christopher and Robert Core of Addor, NC. Twelve grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.