Jimmy Lavern Christmas New Zion Jimmy Lavern Christmas, age 82, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at his daughter's home after an illness. Funeral services will be held at 3pm Friday, July 27, 2018 at Floyd Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at McElveen Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. Born in Williamsburg County, he was a son of the late Sidney W. Christmas and Zelma F. Thigpen Christmas. He was a retired Supervisor from Ayers Manufactory, and attended McKenzie Tabernacle. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Wade Christmas; a brother, Durant Christmas. Surviving are a daughter, Keri Ann (Jay) McElveen of New Zion; two sisters, Jackie McElveen of New Zion, Bobbie (Ray) Hutto of Manning; one brother, R. L. (Jenny) Christmas of Orangeburg; former wife, Sandra Dennis of New Zion; four grandchildren, Megan McElveen, Sydney (Travis) Floyd, Jake McElveen, and Maggie McElveen; two great-grandchildren, Annabelle Floyd, and Wade Floyd; a close personal friend, Elizabeth Driggers. The family wishes to thank Pruitt Health Hospice of Florence, especially Lauren Rainwater, Redda McGee, Mary McElveen, Johnny Davis, and Sylvia Lee. Online condolences may be accessed at www.floydfuneral.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Jimmy Christmas please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details McElveen Cemetery Burnt Branch Road New Zion, SC 29111 Service JUL 27. 3:00 PM (EDT) Floyd Funeral Home 136 East Main Street Olanta, SC 29114 [emailprotected] https://floydfuneral.com