Funeral services were held at noon on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at New Hope Baptist Church near Coffeeville for Jimmy James Bardo, 79, of Coffeeville, who died peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service on Friday, Nov. 21, at New Hope Baptist Church.
Jimmy was born on Feb. 9, 1946, in Coffeeville, the son of the late Fred and the late Gertrude Reeves Bardo. He was a lifelong resident of the community and a beloved figure to all who knew him.
Jimmy’s career as the owner and operator of B&B Glass in Oxford allowed him to build many lasting relationships with his customers, which valued both his skilled work and his warm, personal touch. A gifted carpenter, he used his expertise to build homes and structures for his family and friends, always demonstrating a remarkable talent for craftsmanship. His handiwork stands as a testament to his dedication and skill, and he will be remembered for his hard work and generosity.
Outside of his work, Jimmy was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and tending to his garden, often sharing the fruits of his labor with family, friends and neighbors. His kind spirit and willingness to give of himself left a lasting impact on all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Jimmy was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he was known for his quiet faith and steady commitment to his community. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend, and his legacy of kindness, hard work and generosity will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
In addition to his parents, his wives, Linda Bardo, Charlene Bardo and Faye Brewster Bardo; one sister, Katherine Landreth, and three brothers, Monroe Bardo, Elvis Bardo and Calvin Bardo, preceded Jimmy in death.
Survivors include, his daughter, Teresa Ann Bardo (Shawn) of Grenada; three sons, Jimmy Dewayne Bardo (Nathan), Michael Anthony Bardo (Mandy) and Brandon Scott Bardo, all of Coffeeville; one sister, Shirley Austin of Coffeeville; two brothers, Fred Bardo and George Bardo, both of Coffeeville; five grandchildren, Hunter Whitten, Andy Bardo, Shannon Clements, Chloe Amiah Bardo and Austin Bardo, and five great grandchildren, Steve Andrew Bardo Jr., Farrah Clements, Ainsley Clements, Aden Whitten and Hannah Whitten.
Andy Bardo, Marty Bardo, Shawn Melton, Nathan Pullen, Hunter Whitten and Shannon Whitten honored Jimmy by serving as pallbearers.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com
McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada was in charge of arrangements.
