Jimmie Lee Medley's Obituary
Jimmie Lee Medley, 1928 – 2016 Born in Weinert, TX to Lilly and Everett Medley. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ken Medley and Ray Medley, wife Nell, and daughter Penny Arrington. He is survived by his son Michael Medley of Dallas, TX, his granddaughter Amanda Cookston and husband Jeff of Terrell, TX, his “in-law-family” Pat and Cathy Arrington and son Will of Garland, TX, his “son-from-another-family” Dr. Michael Charles and wife Linda of Tulsa, OK, and his soulmate Mary White of Garland, TX. Jimbo, Poppy, Big Jim, Jim Dandy – he was loved and adored by his family, friends, and everyone he encountered. Jimmie Lee Medley was the Nicest Man in the World! Always ready to help family, friends, and co-workers, Jim’s greatest wish in life was to die while helping someone, and indeed he did. A retired pharmacist, he served clients in Dallas, Haskell, and Garland, TX. As a mentor, his impact on individuals in pharmacy and other health care professions is immeasurable. His hobbies kept him busy as a woodworker, gardener, puzzle solver, auto builder and repairer, private pilot, and ultimate tinkerer. He and his close circle of friends gathered almost every evening to play games or eat dinner. Jim proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 24, 2016 at Restland Funeral Home, Dallas. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Restland Memorial Chapel followed by a graveside committal service. Visitation for those traveling to Dallas on Saturday will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. After the graveside service a reception with a “pecan pie toast” will be held at St. Philip’s United Methodist Church, 3717 Broadway Blvd., Garland, TX 75043. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the UT Pharmacy Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship fund. Visit http://giving.utexas.edu/medley to make a memorial gift or mail to UT Austin College of Pharmacy, Susan Brown, 2409 University Blvd., A1900, Austin, TX 78712. Contact skbrown@austin.utexas.edu for assistance or with questions.
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