Jimmy Steve Ganey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jimmy Steve Ganey, 78, of Tallahassee, Florida passed away from a brief illness on February 9, 2021. Jimmy was born in Marianna, Florida on January 11, 1943 to Aubrey Chalker and Myrtle Griffin Ganey. Jimmy attended Marianna High School and graduated in 1960 before moving to Tallahassee. Jimmy was a brilliant man, one who could ace a test without having studied for it at all. He loved music, especially country and gospel. He spent most of his childhood in Marianna with his beloved grandparents, Oscar Bowman and Lucy Russ Griffin. Jimmy worked as the regional manager of Westinghouse Corporation for many years before leaving and working for both General Electric and Tristate Electric as a manger. Jimmy was predeceased by his Grandparents, Oscar Bowman and Lucy Griffin, his parents, Aubrey Chalker and Myrtle Griffin Ganey, two brothers, Aubrey Wayne and Dan "Danny" Ganey. He is survived by his sons, Steve Ganey (Gail) of Tallahassee, Kenneth (K.L.) Ganey (Jill) of Tallahassee, Reverend Anthony (Tony) Ganey (Kay) of Tallahassee and a daughter, Jennifer Ganey of Tallahassee, his grandchildren Arielle and Melody Ganey, David, Austin and Victoria (Tori) Ganey, Garrett and Dylan Ganey, and Tanner and Ryan Causseaux, his great-grandchildren, Rylee Grace and Parker Ganey and Gavin Ganey, a brother, Larry Ganey of Crawfordville and a sister, Dianne Kelley of Woodville, and a host of nieces and nephews. Due to the pandemic, a private family service is planned for Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 3pm, graveside at Oakland Cemetery, Tallahassee Florida, 838 North Bronough Street. Jimmy will be laid to rest between his parents and next to his brother. James Sircy and Jackie Fulford of Young Fulford Funeral Home and Crematory are assisting the family. youngfulford.com 850-610-4444

Jimmy Steve Ganey

January 11, 1943 - February 9, 2021