Jimmy Joe Ainsworth
Jimmy Joe Ainsworth, 88, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, April 2, 2023.
He was a loving husband, dad, and grandpaw. Jimmy was known for his great wisdom and kind spirit.
He was born in Laurel, Ms. to the late Velma Joe and Arnie Ainsworth. His grandparents, James Wiley and Mary Addie Ainsworth; a son, James Gary Ainsworth and his sister, Shelby Jean Gatlin, preceded him in death. Following the untimely death of his parents, he was raised by his grandparents, James and Mary Ainsworth.
Jimmy was the owner of the Federal Bake Shop since 1974. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Jeanelle Ainsworth; son, Dewayne (Lisa) Ainsworth; grandsons, Jason Ainsworth, Jeremy Ainsworth, and Josh Ainsworth; and brother, Harold Ainsworth.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, April 9, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, April 10, with Pastor Mike Lacy officiating. Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.