Jimmy Ransom Journigan

AVENTON - Jimmy Ransom Journigan, age 67, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014. Born April 8, 1947, he was the son of Richard Sterling and Mary L. Saunders Journigan. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Sterling Journigan and his sister, Linda J. Faulkner. He was the third of four siblings and grew up on a farm in Aventon, fondly known as “Scuffle Town.” Some called him “Handsome Ransom”, his teammates called him “Biggun”, and his grandchildren called him “Papa.” Most everyone who knew him called him “Friend.” Ransom had a wonderful childhood surrounded by family, neighbors, and a constant flow of farm animals and dogs. He participated in the Livestock Show and Sale and won “Best Steer of Nash County in 1964.” Ransom loved sports and was named to the N.C. All East Basketball Conference Team in 1965. He graduated with Honors from N.C. State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agronomy (crop science and soil chemistry) while serving in the U.S. Army Reserve Unit. In 1969, Ransom married Dolores Fisher, moved into a little house on the farm, and had Allison and Jim. He entered into a farming and cattle producing partnership with his brother, Richard (Journigan Brothers Farm). To know Ransom was to understand his love for the conservation of the land, reforestation, and nature in general. At home he was a devoted husband and loving father. It was his example to his children to do as the Bible teaches about “being honest and being a good neighbor.” He said God blessed him with a good life. He now rests in the greenest of pastures. Ransom is survived by his wife of forty five years, Dolores; his daughter, Allison Jenkins and her husband, John; his son, Jim Journigan and wife, Rebecca. He is also survived by his three fine grandchildren, Madie, Fisher, and Sally. He is also survived by his mother, Mary L. Saunders Journigan, who is ninety-seven years old; two brothers, Richard Journigan and his wife, Linda and Neil Journigan and his wife, Kim, as well as many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you send memorials to Ransoms church since childhood, Fishing Creek Baptist Church, 15150 Avent Road, Whitakers, NC 27891 A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 6:00pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremations Services with Reverend Keith Griffin officiating. A visitation will be held at 5:00pm prior to the 6:00pm memorial service at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services. The family will also receive friends and family immediately following the service. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremations Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 12/3, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 12/3, 7:00 pm Memorial Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 12/3, 6:00 pm