Jimmy T. "Billy" Underwood, Sr.

Mr. Jimmy T. "Billy" Underwood, Sr., 78, of Americus, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Magnolia Manor in Buena Vista, GA. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. David Chapman officiating. The family will greet friends at Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista, GA, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 4:00PM-6:00PM.

Mr. Underwood was born in Buena Vista, GA, on September 15, 1945, to William Dudley Underwood and Lois Barrett Underwood Cardin. He was a hard worker and began his career at the Marlette Mobile Home plant and then worked at Magnolia Manor in Americus as the Director of Maintenance for twelve years. He eventually opened his own business, Jimmy Underwood Home Improvements. Mr. Underwood enjoyed driving, riding his tractor and reminiscing.  As a young man, he burned up the streets of Buena Vista usually giving the local police a run for their money. There’s even a story about his car ending up in Heard’s Lake.  He loved NASCAR and was a devoted Dale Earnhardt fan.  Mr. Underwood loved his family and enjoyed fishing with his children and looking after his hogs, rabbits, and dogs.  He also enjoyed watching the Andy Griffith show.  Once he moved to Magnolia Manor, the staff enjoyed his humor and he was often found up front acting as the greeting committee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Grady Underwood, and by two sisters, Linda Anthony and Louise Jones.

He is survived by his son, Jimmy Underwood, Jr. (Robin); by a daughter, Monica Andrews (JR); a sister, Grace Allen; a grandson, Christopher Underwood; a great-granddaughter, Alyssa Underwood; his Uncle Bobby Underwood (Brenda) and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice, Magnolia Manor of Marion County, and their loving and compassionate staff for taking such excellent care of Mr. Underwood.

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 700 Brookstone Center Pkwy, Columbus, GA, 31904, or Magnolia Manor of Marion County, P. O. Box 197, Buena Vista, GA, 31803.

Way-Watson Funeral Home, 1052 Dr. Deryl Hart Road, Buena Vista, Georgia has been entrusted with these arrangements.