Jimmie Lee Hodnett, 89, of Newnan, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in LaGrange.

Born May 25, 1934, in Opelika, AL to the late James L. Hodnett and the late Ruth L. Calhoun Hodnett. Jimmie worked as an insurance agent for many years, before retiring. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Vietnam War. He was of the Baptist Faith, and he was known to express his faith and love for the Lord. Jimmie adored his wife, was a very independent man, a woodworking craftsman, and loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his daughters, Kathy Stinchcomb, Linda Smith and Evelyn Seiler.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Melanie Hodnett; daughters, Sandy Thompson (John), Mary Ann Pitts (Doug), Karen Calhoun (Jeff) and Susan Primavera (Fran); sons, Stan Hodnett (Teresa), Jody Hodnett (Ginger), and Danny Markward; 36 grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Hillcrest Chapel with Pastor Jody Hodnett and Pastor Doug Pitts officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until the service hour at the funeral home on Monday.

Higgins Funeral Home Hillcrest Chapel is honored to serve the family of Jimmie Lee Hodnett. Please visit www.hillcrestchapelcares.com to share your memories or leave a condolence message.