Jimmy C. Willis, age 74 of Vidalia, Ga., passed away on Feb. 19, 2013 in the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness.

He was a native of Clanton where he lived most of his life before moving to Vidalia in 2012.

Early in life, he was a jeweler and watch repairman and was later employed with the police department and the civil defense rescue squad in Clanton.

He retired as a truck driver after several years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Velma Willis; and sister, Jean Martin.

He is survived by two daughters, Sylvia D. Robinson and husband Randell of Monroeville; Patricia Willis of Vidalia; four grandchildren, Christi Knowles, Scott Robinson and Jessica Robinson all of Monroeville, Amber Smith and husband Brenton of Tarrytown, Ga.; three great-grandchildren, Bekah Knowles, Tegan Smith and Jasper Smith; one nephew, Rodney Martin and wife Felicia of Clanton; and two great-nephews.

A graveside funeral service will be held Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. in the Cane Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Clanton with the Rev. Harvey Hubbard officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 2277, Vidalia, GA 30475.