Jimmie George Heiligman of Yancey, age 95 years and 6 months, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020. Jimmie was born in Yancey, Texas, on August 22, 1924, the son of George Heiligman and Elsie Faseler Heiligman.
Before graduating from Yancey High School in 1943, Jimmie had already started his own trucking business, hauling cattle and grain. He continued this business until he joined the Army in 1944. After his discharge from the Army in 1946, he returned to Yancey and continued with his trucking business. In 1948, he married Sue Wilson of Yancey, and started in the cattle and ranching business which he thoroughly enjoyed. He also had much pleasure in buying, selling and trading anything that had wheels – or even no wheels!!
Jimmie is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 34 years, Sue Wilson Heiligman; and sister, Evelyn McDonough.
He is survived by his sons, John E. Heiligman (Wanda) of Charlotte, Ronny Heiligman (Jackie) of Yancey, and daughter, Jo Ann Heiligman of Yancey; grandchildren, Jim Heiligman (Courtney), Bonnie Cerny (Cody), Harrison Heiligman (Ashlee), and Katelin Buescher (Bo); great-grandchildren, Case and Catie Cerny, Clarke, Camille and Charlton Heiligman, Johnny and Adia Heiligman, Eloise and Mattie Buescher; and sister, Mary Ann Burk of Corpus Christi.
A visitation will be held at Guinn-Horger Funeral Home in Hondo from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, February 28. Jimmie will be laid to rest with a private graveside service at Yancey Cemetery.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, February, 29, at Yancey United Methodist Church, followed by a reception at the same location.
Memorials may be made to Yancey Cemetery Association for those wishing to make memorial contributions.