Funeral services for Mr. Jim Rawlins will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2024, at First Christian Church in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.Β Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.Β Β There will be a time of visitation starting one hour prior to service time at the church on Monday.
Jim Rawlins, 75, of Hughes Springs, was born November 18, 1948 in Dallas, Texas to King and Julia Rawlins. He passed away on February 14, 2024. He married Karen on August 17, 1991.
Jim was a faithful and active member in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where he was a pastor for 25 years. He was also President of the Northeast Area Board. He loved leading people to a knowledge of his Savior, Jesus Christ. Jim had a wide variety of jobs from encyclopedia salesman, to western wear, to cars. He also rode bareback broncs in the rodeo. He was an avid hunter and fisher, and was known for sticking to his guns and telling it like it is. His favorite times were spent with his family, especially his granddaughter, Adley.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, King and Julia; his brother, Sonny; his sister, Jerry; his Aunt Sister (Adda); among a host of other relatives and friends.
Jim is survived by his wife, Karen; his daughter and son in law, Lindsey and Ryan Preston of Kilgore; his granddaughter, Adley, who affectionately called him Pa; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, you might consider a memorial donation to: First Christian Church Mt. Pleasant, PO Box 1027, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455 or GFA World, 1116 St. Thomas Way, Wills Point, TX 75169.
Services
Funeral Ceremony: February 19, 2024 11:00 am
First Christian Church
105 Redbud Lane
Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455
Visitation: February 19, 2024 10:00 am
First Christian Church
105 Redbud Lane
Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455
Lindsey and Karen we are just broken hearted for you both and precious Adley. We are praying big prayers for Godβs grace to comfort you keep you strong.
Gloria and Brian Nation
Oh, how our hearts are broken. Our love is with you as well as our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap you in His arms and hide you under His wings, comfort you and give you peace.
Karen we are so sorry to hear this. May the Lord comfort you and keep you.
Karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Lindsey, and Adley now and for the days to come.
Karen, I am saddened by your loss.
I met Jim about a year ago. At that first meeting I didn’t know if I would like him. That opinion changed over the next twelve months. I saw him again about a week ago in Tyler. We had a great visit. Today I feel honored to have known him. May God bless you and First Christian of Mount Pleasant.
Karen, my prayers are with you and your family. Jim was a kind and gracious man and I am so grateful for the chance to get to know you both these past couple years.
I met him at a friendβs funeral service. He was a kind man and you could see the love of the Father in him. We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
I had the pleasure of knowing Jim most of my life. He and my brother Buzz were lifelong friends and we all grew up in Oak Cliff in Dallas. Jim just conducted memorial service for my brother on January 20th. I think Buzzβs passing was as hard on Jim. As it was for those of us related by blood. I know my brother was happy to greet him in heaven. Theyβre probably fishing with Jesus in some heavenly lake right now!
Karen, Lindsey, Ryan, and Adley your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Roger and Pamela Reece
I am really sorry you have lost your husband. He was doing a wonderful job with the NEA, it was my pleasure to work with him on the last two assemblies.
I first met Jim years ago at Bethel Christian Church when he was the minister there.
I pray that you can find some peace in the coming weeks and months.
Les Kindred