Jimmy Lane Saffold, 68, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. He was born on August 24, 1946 in Sylacauga AL. He retired from Northrop Grumman, was a member of Fruit Cove Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, RA ministry, migrant workers, Upward Basketball and “The James Gang”. He was a retired 20 year Veteran of the U.S.A.F. achieving the rank of SMSGT. Jimmy was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School and Embry Riddle School of Aeronautics in Daytona Beach. He also loved to play Golf and Racquet Ball.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, JV Saffold & Ruby Arnold Saffold and is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Brian Walter Saffold; daughter, Bridget Lynn Leirvik (Eric); sister, Brenda Joyce Harper and grandchildren, Aaron & Garret Leirvik and Allison Saffold.
Visitation will be held Monday, December 22nd from 6-8:30 pm at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. Funeral Services will be held at 9 am Tuesday, December 23rd at Fruit Cove Baptist Church, 501 SR 13 Fruit Cove, 32259 with Pastors, Dr. Tim Maynard and Charles Ragland. Interment will follow at 11:30 am at Jacksonville National Cemetery 4083 Lannie Rd, Jacksonville, 32218.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fruit Cove Baptist church building fund, the James gang or the Lottie Moon foundation.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.
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