Jimmy B Claridy was born January 31, 1948 in Jasper Fl to the late Willie B Claridy, Sr and Daisy Mae Claridy.    He was brought up in a religious home. He was educated in the Hamilton County public school system and graduated from J.R.E Lee High School of Jasper Fl in 1967

Preceding him in death are siblings, Willie B Claridy Jr, Ann Lavern Claridy, Linda Mae Claridy, Bernett Elaine Claridy, Earl Claridy, Freddie Claridy, Richard Claridy and Leon Clarady.

Jimmy leaves to cherish his memories: Partner of 33 years Queen Jelks;
Children: Sandra Claridy-Simpson (Anthony); Jimmy B. Claridy Jr both of Jacksonville FL, Carlton L. (Vone) Claridy of Lake City Fl. Latonga Jelks of Valdosta, GA, Timekia Jelks-Lewis (Alton), Antonio Washington of St Petersburgh Fl, Keith Claridy of Live Oak Fl. Cardrick Jelks of Jacksonville Fl.

Sister: Paula Claridy-Wilson (Fred) of Jasper Fl, Brother: Eric Claridy (Amy) of Alcoa TN, Aunt: Josephine Driver (Arthur) of Griffine Ga, Close Friend: Foster Bristol Jr. 20 grandchildren 21 great grands and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and sorrowing friends who will miss Jimmy dearly.