Jimmy DeWayne French, 55, of Dunlap, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020. Jimmy was married to his best friend, Valerie McDonald French for 27 years. He was a prankster, always with a joke and a smile on his face. He loved his wife, kids, grandkids and his Harley. Every opportunity they had, Jimmy and Valerie were on their bikes, looking for another adventure together. If you were his friend, you were loved and he would do anything for you. His family vacations were everything to him. Jimmy was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Gail Holland French.
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Valerie McDonald French; father, Harry French; children, Brad Minton, Bethany (Ash Merchant) Minton, Heather (Evan) Campbell, Kristen (Tay Harlan) French and Paylie French; sister, DeAnna Sims; eight grandchildren, BryLeigh, Jaedyn, Kallie, Braxton, Evandor, Jemma, Jayden and Ennaliese; six nieces and nephews; along with several great nieces and nephews.
Graveside services with military honors will be held Wednesday, Dec. 9 at noon at Sequatchie Co. Memorial Gardens, with Bro. Gerald Long officiating and Daniel Stephenson reading the obituary. Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10-11:30 a.m. at Ewton Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sequatchie Co. Rescue Squad or Dunlap Lions Club for Christmas for kids.