For the Man Who Never Asked, But Always Gave

If you ever met Jimmy, you probably thought, “Who’s this grumpy old guy growling at the world like it owes him rent?” And you wouldn’t have been wrong—but you also wouldn’t have really known him.

Jimmy was rough on the outside, but the man had a heart the size of his beat-up truck. If he cared about you, he showed up. No speeches, no grand gestures—just him, some tools, and that “let’s get this done” attitude. If he said he’d be there, he was. Always.

He had no time for small talk, no patience for tech (“What the hell is a PDF?”), and zero filter. But if you were smart—or just not annoying—he’d talk to you like you were family. He made people laugh without trying and lifted others up in the most matter-of-fact, Jimmy kind of way.

Now we’ve got a chance to return the favor.

Jimmy didn’t leave behind much—but what he gave in life can’t be measured in money anyway. If you ever knew him, or even just heard about the way he lived—quietly showing up, helping out without a second thought—then you already know he’d be the first to pitch in if the roles were reversed.

This isn’t about sadness. It’s not about pity. It’s about honoring the kind of man who never let people down when they needed help.

Let’s do what he would’ve done. Step up, help out, and make sure the people he loved are taken care of the way he took care of so many.