Mr. Jimmie Ray Womble Sr.

Jimmie “Jim” Ray Womble, Sr. age 74, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at his home in Oviedo, FL. Jim was born in Madrid, Alabama, the youngest of three boys. He met his wife, Bobbie McCord, in high school and they married in 1959. His wife and their three children, Ray Womble, Carolyn Taylor (Matthew) and David Womble (Michelle) survive him, along with his oldest brother, Hershell Womble (Jackie). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim graduated from Auburn University, in 1961, with a degree in Electrical Engineering. After 10 years working in design engineering, he worked in electrical component sales. His favorite job was his last, working with his friends, Ric Carreras and associates at Panamtech, a manufacturers’ representative company for over 26 years. Over the course of his career, he helped develop many items for use in military intelligence, NASA and medical devices. His pastimes were watching sports and old Westerns, fishing, woodworking and gardening, however his favorites were listening to bluegrass music and telling stories. Jim’s family would like to thank all his doctors, nurses, therapists and aides for their efforts in his long battle with lung disease. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 27th at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate Jim’s life. A lunch reception will follow the ceremony. Both events will be held at DeGusipe Funeral Home, 9001 North Orlando Avenue (17-92) in Maitland, FL, (407)695-2273. In lieu of flowers, please donate to one of the following charities, in memory of Jim. -Hospice of the Comforter. While Jim was only in their care for a week, they provided a wonderful service during his last days of life. http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/ -K9s for Warriors. Not all wounds are evident, and for many returning service personnel, battling PTSD is alleviated by having a K9 companion. The K9 companions are also aided, as they are rescued from shelters. http://www.k9sforwarriors.org/ -Wounded Warrior Project. For injured service personnel returning home, this organization provides much needed help, education, training and support groups, not only for the veteran but their families as well. http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, 9001 N. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, Florida 32751. (407) 695-CARE(2273).

Mr. Jimmie Ray Womble Sr.

December 1, 1938 - July 9, 2013