Jimmie Lee Askew, Sr., was born to the late David and Estella (Jackson) Askew, Sr. on August 8, 1946 in Troup County, Georgia. A Godly and precious angel was called home, Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia.
 

Jimmie was affectionately known as, "Sap" to his family and friends.
 

He accepted Christ at an early age. He was a product of the West Point Public Schools System.

When reaching adulthood, Jimmie relocated to Atlanta, Georgia where he worked many years for General Wholesale until his health started to fail him. "Sap" enjoyed all sports and he was a devoted Falcons fan. He never met a stranger and was loved by all that knew him. He was always there to lend a smile and helping hand to those in need, raising Tony Ellison as one of his own.

He is united with his sisters and brothers who preceded him in death, David Lee Askew, Jr., Eva Atkinson, Paul Askew, Sr. and Lucille Bailey.
 

He leaves to cherish his precious memories the following; a loving and devoted confidant, Betty Gates, Atlanta, Georgia; Three children; Jimmy (Reythel) Askew, Decatur, Georgia; Beatrice Askew, West Point, Georgia and Tony Ellison, Atlanta, Georgia; five grandchildren Jimmy Askew III, Vanterra Askew, Demarious Askew, Kathleen Askew, Reinalyn Askew; three great-grandchildren Arianna Billings, Chasity Askew, and Ariah Askew; three beloved sisters, Catherine (Joe) Whitlow, Lanett, Alabama; Violet (Cornelius) Whittaker, West Point, Georgia; Ruby Askew, West Point, Georgia.; one brother Willie (Tina) Askew, Stone Mountain, GA a. hosts of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.