Jimmy “Jim” Craig Womble
April 3, 1937 ~ March 26, 2021
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ROCKY MOUNT - Jimmy "Jim" Craig Womble, age 83, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Nash UNC Health Care. Born in Nash County, NC on April 3, 1937, he was the son of the late James Leon "Sol" Womble and Virgie Lee Southall Womble.
Jim graduated from Nashville High School in 1955. While there he played every sport available. He attended Louisburg College, Mercer University and found his way to UNC Chapel Hill, then Auburn University, where he graduated with a degree in Chemistry. He worked at Burlington Industries in Clarksville, VA as a chemist and then moved back to Rocky Mount and became a pharmaceutical sales rep with Squibb. He opened The Home Medical Supplies which he sold later to start a career as a stockbroker. Missing helping others in the medical supply business, he opened Home Health Care Supplies. He got certified as a Certified Senior Advisor. He helped many people with their medicare supplements to make sure they had the best plan at the best price. He loved his customers. Jim was always thinking of ways to help others. His main hobby was going to UNC football games. He had been a member of Rams Club over 55 years. He was previously a Rotarian, a member of the Nash Hospice Board and a number of civic organizations including the Elks Lodge.
Jim is survived by his wife of 40 years, Brenda English Womble of Rocky Mount; his sons, Jimmy "Craig" Womble II (Gwendy) of Morehead City, and Jason Young (Leigh) of Morrisville; his grandchildren, Ollie Womble, Hoppy Womble, and Jackson Young; his sister, Sylvia Moore (Doug) of Fountain; and his sister-in-law, Jean Ayers, who always fixed brownies with lots of pecans for him.
A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Jim was a fellow Elk member for over 20 years. A fine man. A great loss.
In memory of Jimmy Craig Womble, Jean Ayers lit a candle
Jim was a great brother-in-law and always had a kind word for everyone. I enjoyed cooking brownies for him and he always requested lots of pecans. I will miss Jim not only as a brother-in-law but as a very special person. Love you Jim, RIP!!
Rest In Peace, you were a beloved man and the father of my child. We love you and you will be missed.
I have known Jim Womble since My Club Days. I have great respect for him and his wife Brenda who is dealing with health issues herself. Condolences to all the family.
So sorry to read about Jimmy. We were in high school together. Several great class reunions at his house. He was a great guy and a great artist. Condolences to his family.
Jim was a very sweet guy and will be missed by many that knew him. Wishing you peace to bring comfort and the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Rest In Peace Jim. 3
Jim was a fellow Elk brother and a great friend to everyone he knew. His presence will be missed.
Jimmy will be missed by many. Always had a good word about everyone. He lived a full life just as he wanted. Everyone could learn a little bit from Jim about appreciating the good times in life!!
Prayers for the Family. Many Fond Memories during my Days back in Rocky Mount of Jim, Brenda and The Back Door
May God give you comfort and walk with you in the coming days judy mason bass
So sorry for your loss. Jim was a fine man. Always helpful every time I would call him. He always had a smile for you. Prayers for his family and office staff.
Jim you will be missed by many people, Brenda my heart goes out to you, great memories of you and Jim.
Jim and I are so sorry to learn of Jim’s passing. Jim was fun loving and a dedicated Carolina fan. He is responsible for my husband and me meeting in Rocky Mount, NC. We just celebrated our 42nd anniversary. He escorted me, the bride, down the aisle in a very small wedding. He was my Jim’s roommate at Carolina and provided many fond memories of his college days. Brenda, you are in Jim and my thoughts and prayers and may you find comfort in knowing that angels escorted him into the arms of Jesus. Love, Jim and Kay Reeves Memphis TN
I understand that Brenda is in hospital, even as I try to offer my sincerest condolences… I pray for her speedy recovery. I thank Jim and Brenda for all they added to my life and my father’s life, just straight up fun people who enjoyed life to the fullest and added so much to the community. So many will miss you Jim, may you sleep well after a life well lived….
Thinking of you and your family with prayer, Brenda. I remember our Elks Club days. And we visited with Jim in Home Health on many occasions. Jim will be remembered for his kindness to everyone he met.
Thinking of you and your family with prayer, Brenda. I remember our Elks Club days. And we visited with Jim in Home Health on many occasions. Jim will be remembered for his kindness to everyone he met.
BRENDA, YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS. YOU LOST A GREAT MAN. JOE & VIRGINIA
LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. YOU HAVE BEEN A GREAT PERSON TO KNOW. I WAS MOST BLESSED TO HAVE WORKED WITH YOU FOR SO MANY YEARS. MAY YOU FIND PEACE. LOVE, VIRGINIA
In memory of Jimmy Jim Craig Womble, Debbie Wall Sharp lit a candle
Jim was one of a kind! I met Jim when I was working for Independent Living assisting people with disabilities to live as independently as possible. He was full of kindness, graciousness and compassion. He was a true gentleman and friend. My condolences to the Womble family. Kim Stewart, Louisburg NC
Brenda you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim was such a kind man and will be missed by many. Peace be with you.
A true friend. Enjoyed many good times with Jim. RIP friend. Becky Anderson
I always enjoyed talking to Mr Womble. He was a friend to me. His memory will live in my heart. until I die. R.I.P.
Brenda and family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know he will be greatly missed.
Brenda, I want you to know how sorry I am to hear of Jim’s passing. I have known him for so many years starting with seeing him at the doctor’s office when he was a rep and then when he helped Bennett and I with our Medicare, secondary ins, and all the equipment that Bennett and Mama needed in their last years. He was a truly remarkable man and I know he will be missed greatly by you and your family and all the friends he had met along the way. I know I will
Boy Jim I miss talking and working @ the office with you. You were such a good and caring insurance professional. Thanks to you and Virginia for teaching me how to serve our clients well. You can be with you good friend Harold again in heaven and watch UNC football games together. God’s best to you my friend!