Jimmy Alley Sr. (8-11-12)

Jimmy Lynn Alley Sr. was born in Kennett, Mo., on Jan. 3, 1955, the son of Lizzie Alley and the late Freeman Edward Alley.

On April 2, 1973, he was united in marriage to Deanna Ditto, who survives.

Jimmy was a commercial mussel diver. He served his country in the United States Marines from 1972 to 1974.

Jimmy departed this life on Saturday, Aug. 11, at the age of 57 years, 7 months and 8 days.

He is survived by two sons, Jimmy Lynn Alley Jr. of Pearl, Miss. and Michael Wayne Alley of Adamsville; one daughter, Anishia Mayfield of Lakeland, Fla.; five grandchildren, Chasity Nicole Alley, Hannah Elizabeth Alley, Emma Grace Alley, Allison Muehl and Brianna; four brothers, Jerry Wayne Alley, Freeman Edward Alley Jr. and Randal Alley, all of Adamsville and Billy W. Alley of Somerville, Ala.; three sisters, Kathy Branning of North Carolina, Glenda Smith of Enville and Brenda Manness of Adamsville.

Jimmy is also survived by his mother, Lizzie Alley of Adamsville.

In addition to his father, Jimmy was preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Boswell and Tina Faye Alley; and one brother, James B. Alley.