Jimmy Lee Raspberry

Jimmy Lee Raspberry, 75, of Covington, Georgia (native Blytheville, Arkansas}, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday, August 23, 2021 at home while being surrounded by family and loved ones. Jim married the true love of his life, Brenda Barge Raspberry on September 3, 1975. They met thru him being church and golfing friends with her parents Harold and Becky Barge. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lee Ora Raspberry and his father, J.W. “Fotch” Raspberry Senior along with his sister; Madeline Jones, and brother; Richard “Dickie” Raspberry, and sister; Tammy Hodge. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 46 years, Brenda Barge Raspberry, three children; Kim Vandenbergh and husband John, Jennifer Stegall and husband Ryan, Michael Raspberry and wife Leslie, six grandchildren; Brittany Vandenbergh and (John), Alex Stegall and wife Catherine, Kole Stegall and (Makayla), Shaina Smith, Cheslie Reagin, Madison Raspberry, and eleven great grandchildren; three brothers; J.W. “Sonny” Raspberry Junior, Kenneth Raspberry and wife Pam, Marty Raspberry and wife Cindy and two sisters; Joyce Ann Raspberry and (Steve), Glenda “Susie” Bearden and many family members and friends. Jim was a very kind and loving man with an unbelievable big heart. He served nine years in the Air Force and in Viet Nam; he retired from Georgia Hydraulics. He loved his country, golfing, fishing, hunting and his family life. He leaves behind a void in our hearts but we thank God that he came into our lives and we were very blessed for the time we had.