Jimmy Welch Bilbo Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jimmy Welch Bilbo of Cleveland, Tennessee, born in Poplarville, Mississippi, who passed away on July 10, 2020, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Cyrus Warren Bilbo and Ida Rosetta Carroll; and his siblings, Margaret Morgan, Grace Baughman, Cecil Bilbo, Ray Bilbo and Neville Bilbo.

He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Jean Dupree Bilbo; his children, Dr. Deborah Murray (Danny) of Cleveland, Dr. Jimmy Wayne Bilbo (Missy) of Cleveland and Dr. Tammy Johnson (Greg) of Cleveland; his grandchildren, Kristen Grisham (Heath), Lauren Garner (Philip), Morgan Mizer (Charlie), Britt Murray (Amanda), Michelle Mazzolini (Tim), Julie Bilbo (Linie Person), Jessica Presley (Justin), Dr. Olivia Chapman (Richard) and Seth Johnson; and his siblings, Paul Bilbo (Betty) of Poplarville, MS, Mary Gilmore of Philadelphia, PA and Alma Castleberry of Poplarville, MS.. He is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family invites you to contribute to the Jimmy W. Bilbo Scholarship, which was established for education majors at Lee University.