Jimmy Darl Risner, age 82, passed away on December 3, 2025, at his residence in Stockbridge, Michigan. He was born on July 3, 1943, the son of Claud and Birtie (Sparks) Risner.
Jimmy loved being outdoors and was always a hard worker, constantly busy and working on something. He owned his own trucking company and loved driving semi-trucks. He had a natural talent for working on trucks and trailers. He also enjoyed collecting scrap metal and making regular trips to the scrap yard. He was a kind and loving person who never spoke badly of anyone, the type of man who would give you the shirt off his back.
One thing everyone knew about Jimmy was his love for collecting emblems of all kinds. He was a familiar sight around Stockbridge and could be spotted from a distance just by the unique, emblem-covered truck he drove with pride.
Jimmy was a devoted family man who deeply loved his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his four children: Jamie (Cindy) Risner of Parma, Kimberly (Tony) Medina of Stockbridge, Jason Risner of Webberville, and Tabitha (Charlie) Crockett of Munith; 15 grandchildren; his siblings: Annabell Howard of Stockbridge; Carolyn Owen of Indiana; Richard (Nadine) Risner of Pleasant Lake; Ellen Craft of Stockbridge; Paul (Connie) Risner of Stockbridge; Vivian Risner of Stockbridge; and a sister-in-law, Cheryl Risner of Jackson.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Lou (Allen); his siblings: Delores Carroll, Barb Risner, and Jerry Risner; and his grandson, Toby Medina.
Visitation will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Monday, December 8, 2025, from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m., and on Tuesday from 10-11 a.m.
A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Jeff Howard officiating.
Burial will follow at Munith Cemetery in Waterloo Township, Michigan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
