"To Auntie, Rose and Eric. There is no easy way to ease the pain of the loss of a parent. I experience this pain each and everyday. Although many years have passed, I still miss my daddy more and more each day. Please cherish the memories of him always. And also, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. I can always lend a shoulder to lean on. My prayers are with you all. Continue to love your grandma, Eric and Rose. She needs you now more than ever. I love you all"
In loving memory of
Jim " Jimmy" Earnest Fannings Jr.
September 22, 1951 - June 27, 2010
On Sunday, June 27, 2010 the Lord called home the soul of his child, a son, a father, and a friend, Jim Earnest Fannings, Jr. He was born in West Point, Georgia on September 22, 1951 to the late Jim Earnest Fannings, Sr. and Mary Winston Fannings.
Jimmy was educated in the public schools of Detroit, Michigan. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army. Over the years, Jimmy worked in phone and heating/air conditioning, and also traveled throughout the United States as a long distance driver for a few of the major trucking companies.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jim and his sister, Beverly Mayo.
He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted mother who worshiped the ground he walked on, Mary Winston Fannings; son, Eric Richard Fannings, Grayson, GA; daughter, Erin Rose Fannings, Atlanta, GA; Uncles; Ronald (Linda) Fannings, Hampton, VA; Rev. William (Theresa) Fannings, West Point, GA; Aunts; Martha Smith, Detroit, MI; Deborah (Eddie) Bridges, Riverdale, GA; Mattie Hairston, LaGrange, GA; Ardell Winston and Precious Brooks, West Point, GA; A host of loving relatives and friends; Patsy Cornick, mother of his children; A special friend and caregiver, Antoinette (LuLu) Stafford.
Interment -- Marseilles Cemetery
Tributes
"To my cousins, Mary Bessie, Eric and Rose - know that we (the McGhee Family) are thinking of you during this difficult time. Although no words can really help to ease your loss, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the comfort of God help you during this time. Hold tight to memories of Jimmy for your comfort. We love you!!!!"
"To Eric, Rose and Mary Besty, It is very hard for me to say good bye, but i am going to say it. Good bye Jim JR, you are in my thoughts and prayers. "
"To my Fannings family, this is Charles King, Jr. (Chuckie), cousin to Jimmy. I extend my heartfelt sympathy first to Aunt Mary Bessie, and to Rose and Eric. Jimmy will be missed. He was a great guy to talk history and sports with. The last time I saw him, he was flexing his history muscle, showing off his knowledge about WWII! He's gone too soon. If there is anything you all need of me, just ask. I love you."
"May God bless you and comfort you in the most hollowed portion of His Hands. I wish to remind you that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May precious memories flood your soul in the stillness of the midnight and bring you a sense of great peace."
"To Auntie Mary Bessie, Eric, and Rose- I will always remember Jimm(Sweegie)as the funloving, happy, and ready-set-go cousin who always came down from Detroit with enough energy to light up the Whole town of West Point. Together with Thomas, William, and Victor, its seems there was nothing they couldn't do. Lots of love to the entire family and prayers for a brighter tomorrow."
"R.I.P."
"No more pain, rest in eternal peace forever. Love ya!!!!"
"To Eric and Rose... I will be keeping you both in my prayers. I pray for your strenghth and seek strenghth in each other. I am always here if you need me."
"To my aunt Mary, whom I and others affectionately call "Sister". My prayer for you is that God will give you the strength to make it through this time of loss. Hold fast to your faith and hold to God's unchanging hand. "Heah Cuz" was how Jimmy and I greeted each other and now I say "Heah Cuz" Rest in Peace!!! Much Love!!!"