Obituary for Jimmie Mauppin
Jimmie Dewayne Mauppin, 63, of Waco, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Providence Hospice Place. Jimmie was born December 3, 1956 in Waco to Joann Nichols Mauppin and Jimmie Mauppin, Sr. Due to his father being in the Air Force, they traveled and lived in many places including Okinawa, Japan. Upon his father’s retirement from the USAF, his family moved back to Waco where he graduated from Connally High School in 1975.
Jimmie made a career with the Waco Fire Department and retired as Captain after 33 years of service. When he was not at the station, he enjoyed fishing and hunting, but his passion was playing golf. He also enjoyed working part-time at Connally Golf Course over the years and was a proud member of The Professional Golfers’ Association of America.
Jimmie loved life, his family and friends, and left an indelible impression on everyone he met. He was a loving son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. Jimmie will be sorely missed by all who knew him for his servant’s heart, kindness, and great sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Mauppin, and his sister, Judy. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Nancy Mauppin; daughter, Jessica Littlefield and husband Kenny; grandchildren, Liam and Caroline; mother, Jo Mauppin; sister, Jan Thomas and husband Frank; and many other relatives and friends.
Special thanks to Providence and St. Catherine’s nurses and especially the Providence Hospice Place nurses who gave him much care, respect, love and compassion in his final days.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, at Oakwood Cemetery with Father Ryan Higdon, pastor of St. Louis Catholic Church, officiating. Due to state mandates at this time, only ten family members will gather at gravesite, with others respecting social distancing guidelines from afar.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providence Hospice Place, 6700 Sanger Avenue, Waco, TX 76710 or a charity of your choice in Jimmie’s name.
Jimmie made a career with the Waco Fire Department and retired as Captain after 33 years of service. When he was not at the station, he enjoyed fishing and hunting, but his passion was playing golf. He also enjoyed working part-time at Connally Golf Course over the years and was a proud member of The Professional Golfers’ Association of America.
Jimmie loved life, his family and friends, and left an indelible impression on everyone he met. He was a loving son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. Jimmie will be sorely missed by all who knew him for his servant’s heart, kindness, and great sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Mauppin, and his sister, Judy. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Nancy Mauppin; daughter, Jessica Littlefield and husband Kenny; grandchildren, Liam and Caroline; mother, Jo Mauppin; sister, Jan Thomas and husband Frank; and many other relatives and friends.
Special thanks to Providence and St. Catherine’s nurses and especially the Providence Hospice Place nurses who gave him much care, respect, love and compassion in his final days.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, at Oakwood Cemetery with Father Ryan Higdon, pastor of St. Louis Catholic Church, officiating. Due to state mandates at this time, only ten family members will gather at gravesite, with others respecting social distancing guidelines from afar.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providence Hospice Place, 6700 Sanger Avenue, Waco, TX 76710 or a charity of your choice in Jimmie’s name.