Jimmy Ray Mardis, 82, a lifelong resident of Jackson, MS, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 surrounded by his wife and four children after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Mr. Mardis is survived by his wife, Barbara Welch Mardis, four children, Stacy DeBardeleben (Charles), Kim Smith, Todd Mardis (Kim), and Morgan Mardis (Jennye Lynne); 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and brothers, Buddy Mardis (Pat) and Johnny Mardis (Brenda).

He was born September 12, 1937 in Jackson, MS. He graduated Forrest Hill High School in 1955. He served on the Jackson Fire Department for 33 years and retired as a district chief. In addition, he co-owned Mardis Construction Company.

He served as an elder at St. Paul Presbyterian Church for 30 years and was Elder Emeritus. He also taught Sunday School for many years.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 7th from 5 pm to 7 pm at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home, 114 Burney Drive, Flowood, MS 39232. The funeral is scheduled for Friday, November 8, 2019 at 11 am also at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Lakeland Place Garden Park Cemetery, Brandon, MS.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131