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     James Carl Jinright Sr. was born on 24 January 1910 in Pike County, Alabama, Source is his hand-written military registration card (D.S.S. Form 1) dated October 16, 1940.¹ He was the son of Joel D. Murphree Jinright and Jessie Elizabeth Brown.^2,3 James Carl Jinright Sr. married Mamie Elizabeth Hickman, daughter of Edgar E. Hickman and Addie Mae Free, in January 1937 at Pike County, Alabama.⁴ James Carl Jinright Sr. lived on 16 October 1940 in Banks, Pike County, Alabama. He died on 28 August 1966 at age 56.¹ He was buried at Ramah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Troy, Pike County, Alabama.¹

     Mamie Elizabeth Hickman was born in 1912.¹ She was the daughter of Edgar E. Hickman and Addie Mae Free. As of January 1937,her married name was Jinright.¹ Mamie Elizabeth Hickman married James Carl Jinright Sr., son of Joel D. Murphree Jinright and Jessie Elizabeth Brown, in January 1937 at Pike County, Alabama.¹ Mamie Elizabeth Hickman died on 13 February 1943 in Phoenix City, Russell County, Alabama.¹ She was buried at Holdenville Cemetery, Troy, Pike County, Alabama.¹

     Edgar E. Hickman was born on 23 November 1889 in Alabama. He married Addie Mae Free, daughter of Charlie H. Free and Mattie Brannon, before 1912. Edgar E. Hickman died on 20 February 1944 in Muscogee County, Georgia, at age 54.

     Joel D. Murphree Jinright was born on 2 April 1890 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of James Milton "Mitt" Jinright and Christina Penelope “Christy” Law.² Joel D. Murphree Jinright married Jessie Elizabeth Brown on 18 April 1910 at Pike County, Alabama.³ Joel D. Murphree Jinright married Irene Vickery on 12 November 1924 at Pike County, Alabama. Joel D. Murphree Jinright lived on 16 October 1940 in Banks, Pike County, Alabama. He died on 23 December 1971 in Troy, Pike County, Alabama, at age 81.¹ He was buried at Ramah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Troy, Pike County, Alabama.¹

     Jessie Elizabeth Brown was born on 3 April 1890.¹ She married Joel D. Murphree Jinright, son of James Milton "Mitt" Jinright and Christina Penelope “Christy” Law, on 18 April 1910 at Pike County, Alabama.¹ As of 18 April 1910,her married name was Jinright.¹ Jessie Elizabeth Brown died on 21 September 1922 at age 32.¹ She was buried at Ramah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Troy, Pike County, Alabama.

     William Carroll Jinright was born on 14 August 1912 in Pike County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Joel D. Murphree Jinright and Jessie Elizabeth Brown.¹ William Carroll Jinright married Ila Garrett after 1935.² William Carroll Jinright died on 8 December 1985 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, at age 73.¹ He was buried at Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.¹

     Ila Garrett was born on 2 May 1917 in Troy, Pike County, Alabama.¹ As of after 1935,her married name was Jinright.¹ She married William Carroll Jinright, son of Joel D. Murphree Jinright and Jessie Elizabeth Brown, after 1935.¹ Ila Garrett died on 15 September 2012 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, at age 95.¹ She was buried at Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.¹

     J. P. Jinright was born on 2 April 1915 in Josie, Pike County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Joel D. Murphree Jinright and Jessie Elizabeth Brown.¹ He was a TEC 5 in the US Army during Woreld War II.¹ J. P. Jinright married Ruth Cardwell after 1943.² J. P. Jinright died on 31 January 2009 in Troy, Pike County, Alabama, at age 93
J. P. JINRIGHT
Apr. 2, 1915 — Jan. 31, 2009

J. P. JINRIGHT

On Saturday morning, January 31st, 2009, J.P. Jinright of Troy passed away at Troy Regional Medical Center. He was born April 2nd, 1915 in Josie, Alabama and was a lifelong resident of Pike County. He joined the army and served over five years in the South Pacific as an radio-aircraft detection operator during World War II. He retired as chief of campus security at Troy University after many years of service. He was an active member of Williams Memorial Presbyterian Church since its inception and was a faithful member of the Pike County Gideons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joel, Irene (stepmother), and Jessie Brown Jinright (mother), brothers Carl, Carroll, Howard and sister Valley Mae Barr, son, Joel Eugene, and daughter Gloria Jean. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, and his son John Jinright, daughter-in-law, Penny, and their children, Jessica and Tessa, all of Troy. Other living family members include his sister-in-law Ila Jinright and her sons in Phenix City, nieces Betty Powell, Elizabeth Dansby, Marie Vonfeldt, and Regina Hartzog and their families. Nephews include: Buren Barr, Morris Barr, Adrian Barr, Pat Barr, Noah Jinright, and Ray Jinright.

Visitation will occur at Green Hills Funeral Home from 4 PM to 6 PM on Tuesday, February 3rd with a funeral service beginning at 6 PM. The Rev. Dave Kirby will officiate. The family asks that memorials be made to the Pike County Gideons or to Williams Memorial Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Green Hills Cemetery.

Green Hills Funeral Home is honored to serve the Jinright Family.¹
He was buried at Green Hills Memorial Cemetery, Troy, Pike County, Alabama.¹

     Ruth Cardwell was born on 30 April 1925 in Troy, Pike County, Alabama.¹ As of after 1943,her married name was Jinright.¹ She married J. P. Jinright, son of Joel D. Murphree Jinright and Jessie Elizabeth Brown, after 1943.¹ Ruth Cardwell died on 14 April 2009 in Troy, Pike County, Alabama, at age 83
Ruth Cardwell Jinright

April 30, 1925 - April 14, 2009

Services for Ruth Cardwell Jinright , 83, of Troy, who peacefully passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Troy Regional Medical Center, will be at 6:00 P.M., Friday, April 17 at Green Hills Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doc Kirby officiating. Burial will be in Green Hills Cemetery under the direction of Green Hills Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Friday, April 17 from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at Green Hills Funeral Home.

She was born April 30th, 1925 in Troy, Alabama and was a lifelong resident of Pike County. She was a graduate of Troy High School and Massey Business College. She served as bookkeeper over the years for Troy Bank and Trust, Banks Elementary School, Bethel Primary School, and the Troy University Physical Plant. She was an active member of Williams Memorial Presbyterian Church since its inception and served as its bookkeeper and a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and friend.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.P. Jinright, her parents, Clarence and Ruth Somersett Cardwell, and sisters Ruby Law and Lorraine Harris. She is survived by her son John Jinright, daughter-in-law, Penny, and their children, Jessica and Tessa, all of Troy, a sister, Hilda Wininger (Tucson, AZ), a niece, Gail Liston, (Jefferson, MA), a brother, Clarence Cardwell, Jr., (Midland, TX), nephews Bob Cardwell (Austin, TX) and Bill Cardwell, a niece, Jimmie Sue Cummins (Princeton, IN), a nephew, Ed Harris (Arab, AL) and their respective families.

The family especially wishes to thank Dr. Pink Folmar, Mrs. Jane Denison, Mrs. Shirley Brabham, Mrs. Billie Anne McCloud, Mrs. Betty Powell, Mrs. Elizabeth Dansby, Mrs. Rebecca Shipman, Mrs. Pauladene Edwards, Mrs. Jeri Redmon and Mrs. Lois Byrd for their kindness and love over the years. The family also expresses gratitude to the nurses, doctors and aides of Troy Health and Rehabilitation Center and the Troy Regional Medical Center.

The family asks that memorials be made to the Williams Memorial Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1331 Troy, AL 36081.¹
She was buried at Green Hills Memorial Cemetery, Troy, Pike County, Alabama.¹

     Howard M. Jinright was born on 1 September 1918.¹ He was the son of Joel D. Murphree Jinright and Jessie Elizabeth Brown.¹ Howard M. Jinright died on 24 June 1944 at age 25 at Omaha Beach, France, during the WWII in the Normandy Invasion (D-Day).¹ He was buried at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, Dunn, Pike County, Alabama.¹

     Irene Vickery married Joel D. Murphree Jinright, son of James Milton "Mitt" Jinright and Christina Penelope “Christy” Law, on 12 November 1924 at Pike County, Alabama.

     James Milton "Mitt" Jinright was also known as Milton James Jinright.¹ He was born on 22 July 1854 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of John Pittman Jinright and Eliza Ann Hanchey. James Milton "Mitt" Jinright married Christina Penelope “Christy” Law before 1875.² James Milton "Mitt" Jinright died on 15 January 1940 at age 85.¹ He was buried at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, Dunn, Pike County, Alabama.¹

     Christina Penelope “Christy” Law was born on 12 September 1857.¹ As of before 1875,her married name was Jinright.¹ She married James Milton "Mitt" Jinright, son of John Pittman Jinright and Eliza Ann Hanchey, before 1875.¹ Christina Penelope “Christy” Law died on 12 December 1941 at age 84.¹ She was buried at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, Dunn, Pike County, Alabama.¹

     John William Jinright was born on 27 September 1875 in Bullock County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of James Milton "Mitt" Jinright and Christina Penelope “Christy” Law.¹ John William Jinright married Emma Jane Head after 1893.² John William Jinright died on 11 April 1934 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, at age 58.¹ He was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia.¹

     Emma Jane Head was born on 1 August 1876 in Bullock County, Alabama.¹ As of after 1893,her married name was Jinright.¹ She married John William Jinright, son of James Milton "Mitt" Jinright and Christina Penelope “Christy” Law, after 1893.¹ Emma Jane Head died on 15 October 1967 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, at age 91.¹ She was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia.¹

     Pierce William Jinright was born on 15 June 1876 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of James Milton "Mitt" Jinright and Christina Penelope “Christy” Law.¹ Pierce William Jinright married Sally Jane Breedlove after 1895.² Pierce William Jinright died on 11 June 1943 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, at age 66.¹ He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.¹

     Sally Jane Breedlove was born on 8 September 1878 in Alabama.¹ As of after 1895,her married name was Jinright.¹ She married Pierce William Jinright, son of James Milton "Mitt" Jinright and Christina Penelope “Christy” Law, after 1895.¹ Sally Jane Breedlove died on 6 April 1944 in Waco, McLennan County, Alabama, at age 65.¹ She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.¹

     Asa Jinright was born on 2 April 1878.¹ He was the son of James Milton "Mitt" Jinright and Christina Penelope “Christy” Law.¹ Asa Jinright married Mozel Richardson on 3 December 1897 at Troy, Pike County, Alabama.² Asa Jinright died on 11 December 1905 at age 27.¹ He was buried at Ebenezer First Cemetery, Catapla, Pike County, Alabama.¹

     Mozel Richardson was born on 9 October 1881.¹ As of 3 December 1897,her married name was Jinright.¹ She married Asa Jinright, son of James Milton "Mitt" Jinright and Christina Penelope “Christy” Law, on 3 December 1897 at Troy, Pike County, Alabama.¹ Mozel Richardson died on 16 May 1949 at age 67.¹ She was buried at Ebenezer First Cemetery, Catapla, Pike County, Alabama.¹

     Addie Mae Free was born in 1900. She was the daughter of Charlie H. Free and Mattie Brannon. Addie Mae Free married Edgar E. Hickman before 1912. As of before 1912,her married name was Hickman. As of 27 May 1944,her married name was Matthews. Addie Mae Free married Otis Lee Matthews Jr. on 27 May 1944 at Russell County, Alabama. Addie Mae Free died on 18 May 1952. She was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama. She and Otis Lee Matthews Jr. were divorced on 14 June 1963 at Henderson County, North Carolina.

     Otis Lee Matthews Jr. was born on 2 April 1900. He married Addie Mae Free, daughter of Charlie H. Free and Mattie Brannon, on 27 May 1944 at Russell County, Alabama. Otis Lee Matthews Jr. and Addie Mae Free were divorced on 14 June 1963 at Henderson County, North Carolina.

     Charlie H. Free was born on 11 February 1866 in Alabama.¹ He married Mattie Brannon before 1895. Charlie H. Free died on 3 June 1947 at age 81.¹ He was buried at Riverdale Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.¹

     Mattie Brannon was born on 9 February 1871.¹ She married Charlie H. Free before 1895. As of before 1895,her married name was Free. Mattie Brannon died on 14 January 1960 at age 88.¹ She was buried at Riverdale Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.¹

     Jim Jinright was born on 13 November 1943.¹ He was the son of James Carl Jinright Sr. and Mamie Elizabeth Hickman.¹ Jim Jinright died on 12 June 1953 at age 9.¹ He was buried at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, Dunn, Pike County, Alabama.¹

     Annie Lou Mullis was born on 28 October 1912 in Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Eugene G. Mullis and Nettie S. Pugh. As of circa 1930,her married name was Jinright.² Annie Lou Mullis married Louie Wilmer Jinright, son of William Franklin Jinright and Carrie Lee Johnson, circa 1930.² As of after 1940,her married name was Stubbs. Annie Lou Mullis married Lewis Hamilton Stubbs after 1940. Annie Lou Mullis lived in 1997 in Troy, Pike County, Alabama. She died on 14 January 2005 in Troy, Pike County, Alabama, at age 92.¹ She was buried at Hinson Cemetery, Troy, Pike County, Alabama.¹

     Lewis Hamilton Stubbs was born on 17 September 1919.¹ He married Annie Lou Mullis, daughter of Eugene G. Mullis and Nettie S. Pugh, after 1940. He served as a Petty officer second class in the US Navy during World War II.¹ Lewis Hamilton Stubbs died on 12 January 1996 at age 76.¹ He was buried at Hinson Cemetery, Troy, Pike County, Alabama.¹

     Louie Wilmer Jinright was also known as Wilmer Louie Jinright. He was born on 19 March 1910 in Pike County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of William Franklin Jinright and Carrie Lee Johnson. Louie Wilmer Jinright married Annie Lou Mullis, daughter of Eugene G. Mullis and Nettie S. Pugh, circa 1930.¹ Louie Wilmer Jinright died on 17 September 1939 in Pike County, Alabama, at age 29.¹ He was buried at Hinson Cemetery, Troy, Pike County, Alabama.¹

     Louie Wilmer Jinright Jr. was born on 30 June 1931 in Troy, Pike County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Louie Wilmer Jinright and Annie Lou Mullis.¹ Louie Wilmer Jinright Jr. married Mary Frances Harris after 1947.¹ Louie Wilmer Jinright Jr. died on 4 August 1972 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 41.¹ He was buried at Odena Baptist Church Cemetery, Talladega County, Alabama.¹

     Mary Frances Harris was born on 3 November 1931 in Sylacauga, Talladega County, Alabama.¹ As of after 1947,her married name was Jinright.¹ She married Louie Wilmer Jinright Jr., son of Louie Wilmer Jinright and Annie Lou Mullis, after 1947.¹ Mary Frances Harris died on 29 August 2016 in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, at age 84
Mary Frances Johnson, 84, of Pensacola, Florida, died on August 29, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Sylacauga, Alabama on November 3, 1931. She graduated from Childersburg High School in 1950. She was a member of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church in Pensacola. She is survived by her three children, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, L. W. Jinright, Jr; mother, Cora Lee Smith; father, Curtis H. Harris; and brother, William Earl Smith. Funeral: 2:00 p.m. September 1, 2016 at Curtis & Son Funeral Home, Sylacauga, Alabama.

Full obituary published in The Daily Home on August 31, 2016.
She was buried at Odena Baptist Church Cemetery, Talladega County, Alabama.

     James Roosevelt Jinright was born on 7 August 1933 in Troy, Pike County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Louie Wilmer Jinright and Annie Lou Mullis. James Roosevelt Jinright died on 1 October 1996 in Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama, at age 63.¹ He was buried at Hinson Cemetery, Troy, Pike County, Alabama.¹