Jimmy Dale Eskew
September 2, 1951 — May 8, 2025
Athens
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Friday, May 16, 2025
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Jimmy Dale Eskew
Jimmy Dale Eskew, age 73, of Athens, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
- He was born in Bakersfield, California, the son of Bob and Ruth Eskew. He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis, mother Ruth, brothers Mike and Marvin and sister Janie.
Jim married Phyllis Seals, on November 11, 1971. He was a member of Athens Free Holiness Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. For many years he worked in the trucking industry.
- He is survived by his father, Bob Eskew; son and daughter-in-law, John and Rachelle Eskew of Athens; his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Adam Sewell of Keller, Texas; five grandsons, Aiden Thomas, Titus Eskew, Blake Eskew, Colton Eskew, and Jonas Eskew; and many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and a host of wonderful friends.
- Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, May 16, 2025 at Smith Family Funeral Home in Glenwood.
- A Celebration of Jim's life will be 10:00 AM Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Athens Free Holiness Church.
- Burial will follow at Athens Cemetery.
- Pallbearers will be Aiden Thomas, Titus Eskew, Blake Eskew, Alex Hollingshead, Cory Hollingshead and Ken Clark.
- Honorary Pallbearers are Gary Ledbetter and Paul Middleton.
- Arrangements are entrusted to Smith Family Funeral Home- Glenwood.
Upcoming Services
Visitation
Friday, May 16, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Smith Family Funeral Home - Glenwood
Funeral Service
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
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