WALRAVEN, Jimmy William
Jimmy William Walraven Jimmy William “Mandy” Walraven, age 87, of Resaca, departed this worldly life on February 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 16,1935 to the late William Lafayette “Fayte” Walraven and Ludie (Watkins) Walraven. Mandy was a graduate from Sugar Valley High School where he was a statewide recognized athlete in basketball and baseball. He continued in those sports competing for many years after graduation. He was preceded in death by the love of his life Joan Mullins Walraven who he was married to for 63years. He was also preceded in death by his wonderful parents Fayte and Ludie Walraven, his brothers AB (Floy) Walraven, Doyle (Helen) Walraven, Frank (Margaret) Walraven & Boyd (Betty) Walraven and by his sisters Ruby Bob (Sam) Black & Mary Frances (Ernie) Joseph and his Brother-inlaw Jim Floyd and his daughter in law JoAnne Walraven. He is survived by his children Janis (Alan) Cleveland, Jeff Walraven, Jennifer Walraven & Joli (Jay) Walraven Blaski. He is also survived by his precious sister Ludie Faye Floyd, his grandchildren Chris Walraven, Charlotte Walraven, Crystal Reece, Cynthia (Michael) Farmer, Rachel Walraven, Taylor (Lamar) Ross, Jake (Kelsey) Ross, Gabriel Ross, Haley & Hannah Blaski. He is also survived by many great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews & three great great grandchildren. Mandy spent his adult life working for Amalgamaed Clothing & Textile Workers Union battling to better working conditions and wages for the working man/woman. He fought tirelessly from picket lines to boardrooms and courts, he gave it his all. He spent his later years following his grandkids to their ballgames, teaching them how to play ball, teaching them how to be good stewards and good people. He was a role model and hero to a lot of people with his quick wit and larger-than-life personality. He never did anything for anyone looking for payback, he always took care of the people in his life and he was one of the most loving and selfless and adored humans to ever Grace this earth. His wishes were for his family and close friends to have a Celebration of Life (party - his words) and not to have a formal service. He wanted people to celebrate and enjoy his life and remember him with happiness and to dwell on the good times they shared with him. We will release the time and date for that at a later time. His family wishes to thank family members, his Sugar Valley crew, his friends and community members for the love and prayers during this time. Please know that he loved and appreciated you all. To the man, the legend Mandy ..... til we meet again ...... Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome. com. Arrangements by, Ponders Calhoun Chapel 675 Jolly Rd Calhoun GA 30701
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