Jimmy was born on January 22, 1937 in Sanford, NC to the late Jim and Margaret Suggs and grew up in Hamlet, NC. He graduated from Hamlet High School (class of 1954) where he played and lettered in football (#39). He found his calling in sales and was a master salesman. After retiring, he and Amelia moved to Myrtle Beach. Although he was enjoying retirement, he saw an opportunity and created a cleaning company that he later expanded to include property sales at his beloved Myrtle Beach Travel Park.
He was an avid football and Nascar fan. Everything stopped when there was a race on television! He was passionate about helping others and supporting organizations whose focus was helping others. His pride and joy was in his family. He so loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
“Jimmy” is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Amelia; daughters Linda Stewart (Hal) of Garner, NC and Cathy York (Andy) of North Myrtle Beach, SC; son Chip Suggs (Alena) of Longs, SC. He is also survived by five granddaughters, Raven Telmanik (Matt) of Charlotte, NC, Stephanie Jackson (Josh) of Monroe, NC, Lauren Ayala (Moises) of Middlesex, NC; Jaymi Suggs and Elizabeth Cevantes of Longs, SC. Great grandchildren Mason, Maddox and Reese Telmanik, Emalie, Caroline and Anna Jackson, Niko, Mia and Emma Ayala. Sisters Helen Eckhardt (Fritz) of Little River, SC, Lela Cobb (Ray) of Rockingham, NC, and Libby Wiggins (Michael) of Darlington, SC; brother Lee Suggs (Cherie) of Hamlet, NC.
Jimmy is preceded in death by son, Christopher Shay Suggs; parents James and Margaret Suggs; sister Margaret Ann Fitzgerald and nephew Michael Witherspoon.
The family appreciates the kind and caring support provided by McLeod Hospice. A special thanks to Hannah and Wendy.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Jimmy to McLeod Hospice, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502.
A graveside service to celebrate Jimmy’s life will be held at Southern Palms Memorial Gardens, 5000 Hwy 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC on Thursday, February 9th at 2:00 pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leefhandcrematory.com for the Suggs family. Lee Funeral Home and Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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