Jimmy Lee Roberts, age 77, of Alto, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Mr. Roberts was born on September 23, 1948 in North Carolina to the late Daniel Webster Roberts and Peggy Roberts, of Morganton, North Carolina. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Beverly Jane Roberts; and several of his siblings. Jimmy was a God-loving man whose faith guided his life, he was a member of Alto Baptist Church, and Jimmy lived his life with kindness, integrity, and a servant’s heart. Jimmy was well known throughout the community for his talent and dedication as a paint and body man. As the owner and operator of Jim’s Body Shop, he took pride in his work and built lasting friendships with those he served over the years. Outside of the shop, Jimmy had a deep love for classic cars and hot rods, spending countless hours admiring, restoring, and talking about the automobiles he cherished. Above all else, Jimmy was a family man. He will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and treasured great-grandfather. His greatest joy came from the time spent with those he loved most. His grandchildren, who lovingly knew him as “Papa” and “Papa Jimmy,” will forever cherish the memories, laughter, and wisdom he shared with them.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Karen Free Roberts, of Alto; daughter and son-in-law, Wendee and Tim Thomas, of Baldwin; grandchildren, Amanda Wilson and Jason, Josh Lewallen, Tiffany Jaworski and Brentley, Aaron Lewallen and Nicole, Katee Lewallen and Casey; great-grandchildren, Paislee, Kaylee, Braxton, Lacey, Mackenzee, Chloee, and Brealee; and several siblings.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel with Rev. James Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at the Yonah Memorial Gardens with Rev. Greg Pruitt officiating.
To honor Jimmy’s love for classic cars the family request for those willing to drive their classic cars and hotrods to please meet at the funeral home at 1:30p.m. to place in procession.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Gideon’s International South Camp, P.O. Box 198, Baldwin, Georgia 30511.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
