Jimmy "Jim" Allen Jaynes' Obituary
Jimmy (Jim) Allen Jaynes, 75, of Phippsburg, Maine and Arcadia, Florida, passed away on May 10, 2024 at Bay Pines VA Hospital. He was born on August 1, 1948, in Gregory, South Dakota to Jack and Lu Etta (Trotter) Jaynes. Mr. Jaynes, a proud Navy veteran, served in the United States Navy from 1965 to 1986.
After his military service, he continued to work for the government at the Brunswick Naval Air Station for 24 years, 1987 to 2011. Mr. Jaynes was a dedicated employee who carried his sense of duty from the Navy into his civilian career.
In his spare time, he enjoyed a variety of hobbies including fishing, traveling, cruising, playing poker, watching football, cribbage, grilling, bowling, going out to eat, and hosting weekly Texas Hold’em games. However, his greatest joy came from spending time with his family.
Jim is survived by his loving wife Susan, who took amazing care of him for the last 10 years. His children Dana McLean Jr. (Melissa), Edward McLean, Tracy Koehling, Norma Burpee (Mike), step-daughter Tina Smith, sister Connie Campbell (Pat), and sisters & brothers-in-law Charles Williams, Craig Chaney, Joseph Prout (Patricia), Patricia Williams, and Sally Abrahamson (Charles).
Grandchildren: Cody Scott, Tanner Scott, Hailey Scott, Mark Koehling Jr., Eden Koehling, Michael Burpee, Grayson Burpee, Miranda Burpee, Ashley Fortin, Jessica Fortin and Amber Smith. Great Grandchildren: Carson, Darcy, Mia, Hailyn, Georgia, Bryson, Abbie, Ben, AJ, and Colton. He also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and LuEtta Jaynes, siblings Jack Jaynes and Carlene Chaney, and wife Sharon (Williams) Jaynes (d. 2013).
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Fisher House at Bay Pines VA, PO Box 5005 (ooFH), Bay Pines, FL 33744, or online at www.fisherhouse.org. A celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at the Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Club, Saturday June 15, 12-2 pm. Jim will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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