Jimmy graduated from John C. Fremont High in 1983. He went on to study at UCLA and graduated with the college of his college. He worked as a Private Security for 12 years. He enjoyed dancing, fishing, eating soul food and loved spending time with his grandkids. In 1983, Jimmy was honored with a Olympics award for Olympic Swimming Scholarship.
Jimmy married the love of his life Anquanette Kennedy in 1979 and got married on July 28th, 1984 in Compton, California. To this union they had two children: La'Qurisha and Nancy Sayles.
Jimmy is survived by his children: La'Qurisa Sayles (Corey Session), Nancy Sayles, Jimmy Sayles Jr., Janice Sayles and Jimilia Sayles, siblings: Janice Sayles, Donald Sayles, Dava Mims, Phillis Newborn and a host of nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.
Jimmy is proceeded in death by brothers: Robert Sims, Schaffter Sims and Walter Sayles.
The family has entrusted Joshua Memorial Park and Mortuary with the funeral arrangements. A Homegoing Celebration is scheduled 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at 808 East Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA 93535. A reception will follow at 44738 2nd Street East Lancaster, CA 93535. Pastor Darren Banks will officiate the Ceremony.
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