James "Jimmy" Earl Blevins Jr.

September 24, 1938 - December 12, 2020

James (Jimmy) Earl Blevins, Jr., beloved brother, uncle and devoted friend peacefully departed this world on December 12, 2020. On September 24,1938, Jimmy was born in Freeman, WV, to James Earl and Beatrice Hall Blevins. In 1956, Jimmy graduated from Bluefield High School and enrolled in Concord University. While at Concord University, he excelled academically and received a bachelor of science degree in business administration. Upon graduating from Concord University, Jimmy went on to receive his master’s degree in education from The University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. Driven to serve as a guidance counselor for the public school system, Jimmy completed a guidance fellowship through Boston University in 1970. Being well trained and positioned to the excel in his field, Jimmy used his education and talents to serve as a guidance counselor for over 40 years in Montgomery County Maryland schools. During his career, Jimmy touched the lives of countless students throughout the Washington metropolitan area. While he greatly enjoyed the metropolitan area and the friendships he had formed, upon retirement in 2003, he returned to Bluefield to help care for his aging mother and to be close to his family. He remained active in Bluefield where he was a member of the United Methodist Church and on the board at Three Springs Farm Village. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by special friend, Dennis Vela, and sister, Eleanor Gail Minnix. Survivors include sisters, Dorothy Bowman and husband Fred of Bluefield, Va; Raye Diane Goins and husband Jack of Bluefield, Va. and brother Charles Blevins and Betty of Bluefield, WV. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and special cat, Lara, who stayed by his side during his final days. The family will hold a private graveside service to honor his life. Due to COVID-19, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.