(Dana Hunt Oglesby/Danny M. Wells)



Jimmy was born in Bethlehem, Georgia

He grew up to be a carpenter by trade

We met four years ago on a job site

Said he'd just turned 29 on Christmas Day



Jimmy always had a hammer in his hand

I can still hear him driving those tenpenny nails

But Sunday morning you'd find him at the Baptist church

Giving thanks for his family, friends and his health



Jimmy and Jesus sure did have a lot in common

Both born in December in a town with the same name

Jimmy and Jesus worked hard every day

Tryin' to make this world a better place



His weekly paycheck barely paid his bills

Yet he could always find an extra ten to lend a friend

You'd hear them say "we'll pay ya back on Friday"

But he'd say "Don't worry about it"

And just look at them and grin



Jimmy and Jesus sure did have a lot in common

They'd give you the shirt right off their back

Jimmy and Jesus worked hard every day

Tryin' to make this old world a better place



Looking back I can't forget that rainy April afternoon

I slipped and fell while me and Jimmy were working on a roof

He reached out and saved me from fallin' down

But then he lost his balance and tumbled to the ground

Jimmy and Jesus sure did have a lot in common

They lived their lives unselfishly

And died to save a friend

Jimmy and Jesus worked hard everyday

Tryin' to make this old world a better place

Tryin' to make this old world a better place