Jimmy Ann AYON Obituary (2025)

Jimmy Ayon was born May 2, 1961 in Yakima, WA and was called home February 28, 2025. He died of complications from health. He fathered one daughter, his pride and joy, Jessica Hicks. Jimmy was a brother, a son, an uncle, and a loyal servant of God. Jimmy was a courageous man. When his health took a turn for the worse, he was often alone but found emotional support from his caregivers and those who loved him. Our father Senon, who was sickly in his elder years, remained in close proximity to Jimmy always. So, close, that only a block separated their apartments. Jimmy would spend his time in the evenings with his dad, "Pops". Jimmy spent countless nights on the floor next to his father's bedside, so that his loneliness was made right. Senon would say, "Jimmy is an angel for being here with me." Jimmy's unending loyalty was to support his father until his passing. Jimmy never lost his faith in God's plan. He attended mass and sat in the back pew by the Virgin Mary at St. Joseph's catholic church and asked for God's protection and love over his loved ones. He prayed daily for others and would give his testimony of God's love. He shared his faith with people and believed in God's forgiveness and teachings. Most importantly he was humble and not materialistic. So even in his recovery of alcoholism, he gave so much of his time and self to the ones who gave him life. Jimmy loved his Mom and Dad. He truly lived his faith. Jimmy had nothing but good memories of growing up. He never had a bad thing to say about anybody. His spirit was loud and outgoing. He lifted weights and would often challenge his brothers to an arm-wrestle. He loved sports. His favorite team was the Cowboys. He would call up his brother Nate before every game. He played softball and baseball on championship teams. Another passion of his was fishing. He loved the outdoors. He would camp out and enjoy nature. Can't forget about his love for muscle cars. He had a few in his lifetime. He loved his siblings. Everyone had a special space in his heart. You could talk to Jimmy for hours of stories from back in the day. Every story had a comical twist that would leave your belly aching with laughter. He was smart, witty, funny, and strong. Jimmy worked at various places in his life. From Pioneer Pies on North 1st St, Del Monte, Zirkle, and even with his brother John. The Ayon brothers had a construction company led by John, which they were very successful. They even hired some of the nephews and made it family orientated. Both men were very talented and skilled carpenters. Jimmy had a strong work ethic and never gave up. He was an early riser and early to bed kind of guy. A man's man who took care of his family and enjoyed his friendships with his pals. Jimmy loved his daughter Jessica. Even though she lived far away, he talked about her and his grandchildren every day. He was proud of their accomplishments and had their pictures everywhere. He prayed over them and for everyone. Family was everything to him. He had a special relationship with his nieces Juanita and Angela. His role as Uncle, protector, mentor, teacher, and supporter was relentless. He called us frequently and we never left him unaccounted for. He was a fixture at our houses for family events and traditions. He loved us girls like we were his daughters. He spoiled us with love and affection and shaped our identities. He reminded us of how beautiful and blessed we were to have them Ayon genes. He especially loved Nini's cooking and asked her to send him plates of food and tamales. He took pride in asking Angela for her help on all things professional. He insisted on paying us every time, but would always buy the kids a pizza and just be smiling from ear to ear, because he knew our love for him was grand. We love you Jimmy and will see you again one day. Until then, enjoy your reunion in heaven with our Mom, Pops, and sister Beatrice, brother John, brother Anthony and all of our dearly departed. Both our Pops and Jimmy had their last wishes of cremation and to scatter their ashes on our Mom's grave. In his most humbling moments, he expressed that no service be made. He didn't like the spotlight, and he remained simple so that God would look kindly on him at the special time of death. He only asked that you pray for his soul and each other. In honor of Jimmy's spirit, do a kind deed to help someone in need. Because that's who Jimmy was. He cared about the poor, the sickly, and the forgotten. "Anyone who believes in Christ is a new creation. The old is gone! The new has come! It is all from God." II Corinthians 5:17 Nathan would also like to take a moment and thank his Caregiver Marci. Jimmy found a friend in her and enjoyed her cooking and company. I will miss the special bond I had with my brother. The daily phone calls and laughs about life and politics. We were each other's shadow. Wherever he was, I was. Rest well my Brother. I dedicate a song to you by Harold Melvin & The Blue notes, called Wake up Everybody. He is survived by Jessica & Brandon Hicks and family, Danny Ayon and family, Nathan & Irma Ayon and family, Isaac & Lisa Ayon and family, Delia & Richard Michaelson and family, Vicky & Hector Martinez and family, Widow Sally Ayon and family. He was preceded in death by parents Senon & Julia Ayon, and siblings Johnny Ayon, Tony Ayon, and Beatrice Ayon.