Jimmy Dee Boatman

Jimmy Dee Boatman, (Retired Sgt) 76, of Pecos, passed away on September 6, 2025 in Pecos.

Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 to 8:00, Friday 9:00 to 9:00, at Pecos Funeral Home.

The funeral will be held September 13, at 11:00 am with Dr Kevin G Mitchell of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Mt Evergreen cemetery. Arrangements are by Pecos Funeral Home.

Jimmy was born on November 19, 1948 in Salinas, CA, to Jay Dee and Onita Boatman. One of three children, Jimmy graduated from Salinas High School with the opportunity to play College baseball. Faced with times of war Jimmy chose to serve his country during the Vietnam war. He was a veteran of the Vietnam, Kuwait and Iraq wars. He served in the Army, Marines and National Guard and was awarded several medals.

After more than 20 years of service Jimmy settled in Pecos, TX with the love of his life Olivia A Boatman and retired as a Correctional Officer from Reeves County Detention Center 3. He played High School baseball and had the opportunity for College baseball but faced times of war and enlisted to serve our Country. He also loved fishing, watching western movies, and rooting for his favorite football team the Dallas Cowboys.

Jimmy is preceded in death by parents Jay and Onita Boatman.

Jimmy is survived by wife Olivia Boatman, sons Jimmy Dee Boatman, Jr (Miranda) of Joshua, TX, and Jonathan (Ashley) Boatman of Arlington, TX. Step-Daughters Cherry Guerrero (Sergio) Odessa, TX, Debbie Garcia (Jose), MIchelle Lara (late Rene), Melissa Silvas, Traci Ramirez (late Gabriel) and Sally Silvas (Jaime), sister Madeline Tomasetti, Harford, CA and brother Darrell Boatman, Fresno, CA. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Boatman, Jr, Jonathan Boatman James Boatman, Allen Almuina, Avery Rivera and Brandon Ramirez, Alternate Justin and Chezaire Ramirez.

Memorials may be given to the Reeves County Veterans memorial.