Jim D Bittle

Jimmy “Jim” Darrell Bittle, 79, died Friday, October 28, 2016 in the arms of his faithful wife Rosie at their home. He leaves his beloved wife of 53 years, Rosemary Argo Bittle; his son, Rex Bittle with his wife Gillian; his daughter Stacy Jones and her husband Jimmy; his daughter Rhetta Roy and her husband Chris; and seven grandchildren, Ansley Bittle, Jas Jones, Noah Bittle, Peyton Jones, Elijah Bittle, Seth Bittle, and Riley Roy. He is also survived by his favorite brother-in-law Albert Argo. Born in DeArmanville, Alabama and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Jim was the son of John Rexford Bittle and Alice Lorene Taylor. In 1972, he and his family were transferred to Alabama where he found his love for Alabama Crimson Tide Football because of Coach Bear Bryant. From then forward his favorite greeting was a warm “Roll Tide” and he loved to spark conversation whether camaraderie or lighthearted rivalry. He has lived in Lawrenceville for the past 31 years. Jim worked many jobs around Atlanta in his youth including running a route for Colonial Bread, but settled into a successful sales career because of his congenial and well-loved personality. His quick wit and big heart drew people of all ages to him. In his 58 year career he worked in food sales for R.J. Reynolds Foods, Billy Lawrence Brokerage Company, Vulcan Pet Food, Campbell Soup Company, Mitsui, Inc., then

Connell Foods before closing his career in auto sales with local dealership Colonial Pontiac GMC. He retired in 2012.He served as a faithful member and deacon at Lawrenceville church of Christ. He was best known for occupying the “un-grumpiest Grumpy-Old-Man bench” in the lobby to welcome all to the services, which was to ensure an orderly service by those participating in leading the worship. Then he sent all on their way with a lighthearted quip. He served his country in the Navy Reserve for seven years before marriage. He received an honorable discharge and will receive military honors at his funeral. Jim will be sorely missed but joyfully remembered by all those who knew and loved him throughout his life.Arrangements under the direction of Eternal Hills Funeral Home, Snellville, GA.