Jimmy R. Killingsworth, born May 24, 1931, went to be with his Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ on December 28, 2024. He died peacefully at home with Shirley, his
loving wife of 70 years at his side. His 2 daughters, son-in-law, grandchildren, and
great grandchildren visited and surrounded him with love and prayers during his
last days.
Jim was born and raised on a farm in Dothan, Alabama. He was the oldest of 5
children, with 2 sisters and 2 brothers. He enlisted and served in the Navy during
the Korean War, right out of high school. He met his beloved wife at a church
function while in port in Key West, and they married and lived in Miami as soon as
he was discharged. Once becoming a Christ-follower, Jim was committed to the
Lord and was a faithful member of Wayside Baptist Church, where he served for
over 70 years. He was highly respected, and always provided wise counsel.
He had a 34-year career at Florida Power & Light Co, in Miami, where he started as
a meter reader in 1954 and retired as Director of Procurement & Materials
Management. While working full-time, Jim attended University of Miami, where
he received his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1963, and attended
Harvard’s distinguished Program of Management Development in 1973.
Jim loved his family deeply. He is survived by his wife Shirley, daughters Barbara
Cruit and Kathy (Bill) Worton, 5 grandsons Cody (Kristen) Worton, Mitchell
(Rebecca) Cruit, JJ Worton, Matthew (Carolyn) Cruit, and CJ Worton, 6 great-
grandchildren Everly, Adalynn, Liam, Oliver, Colby, Bennett, and sister Mary
Killingsworth (Butch) Drew, sister-in-law Aloma Killingsworth, as well as many
loved in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jim was predeceased by his parents Maude and VT Killingsworth, sister Betty
Paulk, brothers Doug Killingsworth and Max Killingsworth, as well as many loved
in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. There was a celebration in
heaven when Jim arrived!
A viewing will be held in the Wayside Baptist Church chapel (7701 SW 98 St,
Miami, FL) on Saturday, January 11th at 11:30a, followed by a memorial service at
12:30p. (The service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person;
link will be available on stanfillfh.com) The graveside interment will take place at
2:30p at Woodlawn South Cemetery (11655 SW 117 Ave, Miami Florida).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in honor of Jim
Killingsworth to Wayside Baptist Church. Checks may be mailed to the above
address or Online donations can be made at: https://waysidemiami.org/give/,
select fund: Jimmy Killingsworth Memorial Fund
