Jimmy Loyd Heath, a cherished family, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 86. He was born on May 19, 1938, in Finley, Oklahoma, to Elsie (Liles) and Steven Heath.

Jimmy's passion for life was evident in his interests and hobbies. An avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and OU, he never missed a game. In his younger years, Jimmy loved to play baseball, channeling the same team spirit and camaraderie into every game he played. Jimmy thoroughly enjoyed his poker games with his grandson, Matthew. These games were known for not simply being played with coins or dollar bills; instead, 'Manpa' always brought out the 'benjamins'. Above all, he was a man of faith, who found solace and strength in reading his Bible.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his wife: Janie Heath; son: Steve Heath; parents: Elsie (Liles) and Steven Heath; and siblings: Ulrick Steven Heath, Martin Eugene Heath, James Everett Heath, Dorothea Polly Heath, Steven Van Buren Heath Jr., Katie Rose Heath Hughes Morris, Darrell Leo Heath, and Louie Leroy Heath.

He is survived by his children: Sammy Heath, Richard Heath and wife Brandie, and Kyle Heath and wife Raeann; grandchildren: Jake Heath and wife Kimi, Taylor Heath and wife Brittany, Chris Heath and wife Tenessa, Amanda Rineheart, Ragan Kirkes, Sasha Barrett and husband Bradley, Keshia Heath, Katherine Haith and husband Devon, Courtney Howard and husband Jared, Katie Hull and husband Joe, and Emmy Craig and husband James; great-grandchildren: Trinity, Brylie, Jayton, Chase, Drakelynn, Mac, Lucille, Matthew, Emily, Abby, Zane, Zander, Rebekkah, Laney, Bri and fiance Timothy, Avery, Treton, Neelie, Ezekial, Hazel, Rainy, Leia, Jasper, and Tallen; and great-great-grandchildren: Harper, Jensen, Charlotte, Josey, Etta, and Braxton.
Funeral services will take place on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 2PM at the Serenity Funeral Service Chapel with interment to follow at Finley Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Chris Heath, Jake Heath, Joe Hull, James Craig, Matthew Cannon, Jared Howard, Bradley Barrett, and Scott Able. Honorary pallbearers are: Andy Heath, Hank Garrison, Kevin Armer, Jef Heath, and Bob Gardner.

Services have been entrusted with Serenity Funeral Service of Antlers.