Arthur H. Jimerson Sr.
Arthur H. Jimerson Sr., 84 of Salamanca, NY, died early Wednesday morning, October 2, 2024 at home after a wonderful life.
Born October 17, 1939 in Gowanda, NY he was the son of the late Homer and Evelyn Harris Jimerson. He was married on November 29, 1959 in Gowanda to the former Maxine Snyder, who survives.
He was an enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians and of the Heron Clan.
He attended Gowanda High School, playing football, basketball, and track & field.
Arthur had been employed with the Iron Workers’ Local #6 for over 30 years, retiring in 2004. He also co-owned several businesses with his wife, Maxine.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and attending their sporting events. He enjoyed family gatherings, especially during the holidays. He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and was an avid Buffalo Bills and NASCAR fan.
Surviving besides his wife are: two daughters, Lori Jimerson, Sheri Jimerson, both of Salamanca, NY; two sons, Jeff Jimerson, Kill Buck, NY, Gregory Jimerson, Gowanda, NY; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a son, Arthur Jimerson Jr., a sister, Alberta Jimerson, and a brother, Homer Jimerson Jr.
Friends may call at the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY on Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 4 – 7pm and at the Wentland Funeral Home, 10634 Main Street, North Collins, NY on Friday from 4 – 7pm.
Funeral Services will be held in the Wentland Funeral Home, North Collins, NY on Saturday at 10 am with Rev. Stu Burton of Crosstown Alliance Church, Arcade, NY, officiating.
Burial will be in the Seneca Nation Cemetery, Irving, NY.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Nicole & JC Seneca Foundation at facebook.com/ittakesatribe.
E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.