James "Jimmy" Priest

James "Jimmy" Cleo Priest, affectionately known as "Papa Jim" 64, of Euless, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. Jimmy was born June 13, 1954 in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Joel Tunney Priest and the late Kerra Ruth Williams. Whether it be his co-workers or his friends and family, Jimmy focused on those around him. Even with the grief his death brought everyone, one thing we all know is he would want us to celebrate life! Jimmy had a love and passion for hunting. Often times you would find him on days off from work or on the holidays hanging out, working, or hunting on his family land in Ranger, Tx. Sometimes you could even find him doing absolutely nothing, except laying around and just enjoying the quiet somber of nature. He would often call his land "The Lazy 80". Some may say they is no other place in this world he would rather be. Although we will miss his prankster attitude and his laughter, we can celebrate all the fun years we had with him. Abraham Lincoln said “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” Jimmy was so good about making his years count. He loved spending time with his family every chance he could and he always encouraged the mending of broken relationships. Life will not be the same without him but loving each other will honor his memory. Jimmy's last act of kindness he left with this world was to be a donor. Because of his selflessness, others will now be able to live through him. His family is certainly proud and others are very grateful. He is preceded in death by his parents, and Brother, David Priest. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kaye Gilbert; sons, Tye Massey and wife Cindy, Shawn Massey and wife Marilyn, Kirk Massey and wife Sandra; grandchildren, Brandie, Mandie, Josh, Alyssa, Brianna, Caitlyn; great grandchildren, Cade, Addie, Laynie, Scottie, Stevie; brother, Danny Priest; sister, Rebecca Priest; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Memorial Dinner at Jims favorite restaurant will be at 5pm, Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 4120 Highway 360, Fort Worth, Texas 76155 Arrangements entrusted to Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home under the direction of Aaron King, Funeral Director.

James "Jimmy" Priest

June 13, 1954 - February 13, 2019