Jimmie Marlin "Hillbilly" Christy, 65, born August 5, 1951, a resident of East Palestine, Ohio formerly of Sistersville, WV went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 after a gradual decline in health.

Jim was a 1969 graduate of the Sistersville High School in Sistersville, WV and was drafted into the US Army in August following graduation where he served in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1976. He served with distinction and pride.

He was an avid motorcyclist and had been employed as a concrete contractor for many years.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his beloved, Patti Lawski in 2015, his father, Denzil Marlin Christy in 1994; and his mother, Audrey Foster Christy in 2010. A niece, Angela Pyles, also preceded him in death in 2010.

Jimmie is survived by his three children, Dawn (Roy) Delapaz of Muskegon, Michigan, James (Amber) of Hammondsville, and Tony Christy of Weirton, WV. Other survivors include his three siblings, Linda (Richard) Pyles of Clarington, Susanna Christy Pierce of Paden City, WV, and Robert (Connie) Christy of Galivants Ferry, SC. He was also blessed with seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Special appreciation goes to John and Kim Hamilton of Leetonia for their friendship and devotion and care.

Friends will be received Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, Ohio from 4 to 8 p.m. where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday with Evangelist Jerry Toothman officiating.

Burial follows at Concord Cemetery in Centerville, Ohio where he will be laid to rest beside his parents.

Military Honors will be provided by the Belmont County Veteran's Association on Monday in the cemetery.