Jimmy was born January 15, 1937 in Unadilla, Georgia the son of the late John Thomas Ransom and the late Ethel Register Ransom. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Virgil Ransom.
Jimmy’s parents moved to Brunswick when Jimmy was nine years old where he graduated from Glynn Academy. He served his Country with honor in the United States Air Force. He was a devoted husband of fifty-nine years to, Betty Ransom. Jimmy was also a loving father, grandfather, and friend. He attended the College of Coastal Georgia and received his Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Armstrong State College. Jimmy graduated SUMMA CUM LAUDE showing his strong will and determination even though his was blind. Jimmy was an ordained minister and pastored several churches before his retirement. Jimmy was a strong man of faith and was a member of Golden Isles Christian Church where he was in the Adult Sunday School Class.
Left to cherish Jimmy’s memories are his loving wife, Betty Ransom of Brunswick; three sons, Alan Van Ransom (Nancy) of Newnan, GA, Jon Lee Ransom (Marisa) of Charleston, SC, and Paul Register Ransom (Mary) of Wetumpka, AL; a daughter, Maryanne Clements (Donnie) of Brunswick, GA; Sheryl Ransom was also loved like a daughter; a brother, Bob Ransom (Patsy) of Cornelia, GA. Eleven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, several nieces, and nephews also survive.
Jimmy enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was always admired by others for his determination and strong will which he got from his faith. Jimmy loved music and played the trumpet. He was a member of a gospel group for several years. Jimmy will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His family will have many fond memories to cherish for years to come.
The family will receive friends between 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Golden Isles Christian Church. A funeral service to honor Jimmy’s life will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the Golden Isles Christian Church with Pastor Grant Wheeler and Pastor Raymond Drury officiating. Entombment will follow the service in Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the United States Air Force.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Arrangements are entrusted into the care of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home www.edomillerandsons.com
