A Life Story

James Harlie Hieronymus, Jr., 80, entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Encompass Health & Rehabilitation Hospital in Savannah, GA.James "Jimmy" was born on December 25, 1944 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. At the age of two Jimmy and his family moved to Savannah. He was a 1964 Graduate of Hershel V. Jenkins High School, earning all-city football player honors. Jimmy was a United States Marine Corp veteran serving in Vietnam from March 1, 1965, until December 17, 1968. For his heroic service, Jimmy was the recipient of the Purple Heart Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Services Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.After his military discharge in 1968, Jimmy began working with the City of Savannah Police Department. He then joined the Chatham County Police department in 1973, retiring in 2007 with the rank of Captain.Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, James H. Hieronymus and Wanda Mae Bethany Crawford; a son, James H. Hieronymus III; and his brother, Jet Hieronymus.Surviving are his sister, B.V Morgan of Mountain City, TN; a brother, John Hieronymus (Carol) of Chattanooga, TN; his life partner, Brenda Marchbanks of Savannah, and many nieces and nephews.A memorial service with USMC Honors will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with Rev. Patrick O'Brien officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, the family suggest you consider a donation in James' memory to the 200 club of the Coastal Empire, P.O. Box 1922, Savannah GA.