Jimmie Dacus, a kind and loving man, departed this life on May 19, 2025, around 4:30 p.m. He was born on July 21, 1935, to Earcy Irvine and Leon Dacus in Roganville, Texas. Jimmie graduated from J.H. Rowe High School in May 1953 and later moved to Pampa, Texas.

Brother Dacus was a faithful member and was ordained a deacon at New Hope Baptist Church, where he served for over 25 years. He was a well-respected member of the community and was employed by National Oilwell until his retirement. After returning home, he became a devoted member of Greater New Bethel Baptist Church, his childhood church.

Brother Dacus is survived by: his wife of forty years, Bettie Florence; four daughters, Jimmie Diane, Mia Andrelle, Pamela Dawn, and Misty Yvonne; two sons, Elbert Wade and Shannon Lamont (Tanya); grandchildren, Layla Danielle, Adam Paul, and Ava Marie; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Samuel Dacus (Betty) and Joe Sells; three sisters, Annie Greer, Bobbie Joyce Dacus, and Gloria Dean Dacus; and a host of cousins, loved ones, and friends.