Jimmy Dee McNutt, age 73 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Saturday, January 10, 2009, in Gulfport.
Mr. McNutt was born in Nauvoo, AL on June 12, 1935. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, a Shriner, and a member of the Methodist faith. He worked as a tugboat captain in many parts of the world.
Mr. McNutt is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene M. & Julia W. McNutt; his daughter, Debbie Schmermund and his siblings, Opie Lee McNutt, Vaudean M. Lindley, and Lawley M. Kimball.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Rochelle McNutt; his sisters, Virginia M. Taylor and Ora M. Lewis; his grandsons, Larry Schmermund and Joey Schmermund and three great grandchildren, all of Gulfport, and many other loving family members and friends, who loved him dearly.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, where friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.