Jimmie Don Siple

Mr. Jimmie Don Siple

Martinez, Ga – Entered into rest on September 8, 2011 at Doctors Hospital, Mr. Jimmie Don Siple, husband of Nancy M. Siple of Martinez. Other family members include his son: Matthew P. Siple and wife Nan; parents: Jimmie and Katherine Siple; sister: Hebe Siple Wren; brothers: Frank Thames Siple, Charles Benjamin Siple; three grandchildren: Lelia, Matthew Jr. and John Siple.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Augusta with Dr. Jake Malone and Rev. Wallace Hoyle officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Coach Jim’s ball players.
Mr. Siple was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but spent most of his life in the CSRA. He was employed as a drafter at Georgia Iron Works with 42 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta. He volunteered for over 23 years with the Columbia County Recreation Department coaching basketball, soccer, baseball and football. He loved his Eagles that he coached for over 20 years and was affectionately known as “Big Jim” or “Coach Jim”.
Coach Jim was given the Columbia County Recreation Department U-8 Soccer Sportsmanship award in 1987; the News Channel 6 “Giving Your Best Award” in 2008 and was inducted into the Columbia County Recreation and Leisure Services Hall of Fame in 2011.
Memorials may be made to Downtown Ministries: 165 Pulaski St.,Athens,GA 30601
The family will receive friends Friday, September 9, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, Ga. 30907