Jimmy Dearing, Sr., 73, of Bailey, Texas, formerly of Smithville, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kingston Baptist with Rev. Shawn Stubblefield officiating. Coker-Mathews Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jimmy was born in Austin, Texas on April 29, 1943 to Emil Eugene and Tina Jewel Carr Dearing. He married Gwendolyn Sue Brian on May 15, 1993 in Smithville, Texas. He served his country in the U. S. Air Force and worked as an electronic engineer. He also served as the Fire Chief at Celeste VFD for several years.
He enjoyed auto racing and raced for many years. He worked as a tech man at the Cotton Bowl Speedway. Jimmy loved racing so much and his wife Gwen loved him so much, that one time she allowed him to build a motor in their bedroom.
Jimmy is survived by wife, Gwendolyn Sue Dearing; sons, Jimmy Wayne Dearing, Kenneth Baker; daughters, Tamara Riley, Debra Dearing, Kelly Baker; brother, Gary Johnson; sisters, Shirlene Lashley, Susie Darland, Jean Teague; grandchildren, Michelle Taylor, Cassandra Davidson, Kimberly Riley, Kristopher Riley, Terry Sutherland, Trista Sutherland, Michael Dearing, Kyle Dearing, Jacob Dearing, Destiny Wallace, Nikki Wallace, Lucas Wallace and 8 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, James Baker; grandson, Kristopher Garcia; brother-in-law, Andy Lashley; and mother-in-law, Lucille Harrison.