Beloved father of Roseita Cowsert (Barry) and Robert Gaither and Barb Gaither-Hendricks (Tony); grandfather of, Eric Gaither (Ashley), Tyler Gaither (Megan), Lauren Votrain (Travis), Ashten Cooksey (Tyler Fisher), Clinton Cowsert (Kellie), Kolten Gaither (Brittany) and Devin Gaither; great-grandfather of 10; brother-in-law of Rita Gross and Jimmye Acosta; uncle, great and great-great-uncle, cousin and friend. Jimmie was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Gaither; by one son, Frank Gaither; by his brothers, Don Gaither and Danny Gaither; and by his sister, Charlotte McKelvy.