Memphis born an raised.  Graduated from Central H S. 1972 and played baseball at U of M before transferring to CBC and graduated with a BA.  While in the 3rd grade he met his future wife an in-laws who moved directly across the street from his home.

He was a devoted husband and loved his baby girl.

He loved the LORD an would tell people about JESUS every chance he could.  With the help of the Bible League, his wife, an his daughter who was 7 at the time and his mother in law.  They opened up The Bibles For China Thrift Store that is on Macon Rd. an they served there 10 years.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents James L. Staten and Corrine Blancett Staten of Memphis, TN and his
sister Patricia Staten Lantrip of Pontotoc, MS.

Jimmy is survived by his wife of 32 years
Elita Staten, a daughter Stevye Reynolds (Fischer) of Peyton , CO, and a stepson
Michael J. TROMBONO II of Wildomar, CA.