THE FIFER Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Obituary Smith Jimmy of Elphinstone in East Lothian; It is with a sad heart that I report the passing of Jimmy in his 84 year. He and his wife Aggie were well known figures within Scottish racing pigeon fraternity as they were the proud owners of ‘Champion Fortune Lady’. This wonderful pigeon was a household name in the Scottish National Flying Club as she was the first pigeon in the history of the club to win 2 Gold Awards (A Gold Award was presented to a pigeon for winning 5 times in its section from France) The Gold Award started in 1975 and she won her first in 1989 and competed the double in 1994. Everyonein Brittan wanted a youngster from her and I was lucky enough to purchase 2 eggs from her prior to her winning her first Gold Award. Jimmy was at one time chief convoyer with the SNFC and he did this job for quite a number of years.He passed on the reins of this job to fellow Elphinstone club mate Tom McEwen who continued to fly the flag for the SNFC. I remember Tom telling me years ago when Fortune Lady died that Jimmy phoned him sobbing his heart out that she had passed away. She was more to him than a racing pigeon she was the LOVE of his life (outside of his family of course). Jimmy’s wife Aggie passed away last October and sadly Jimmy passed away on the 7th September 2018. To his son James, Brian, sister Andrina and other members of the family we send out heartfelt condolences at this sad time. Jimmy like ‘Champion Fortune Lady’will no longer with us but they will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. Joe Murphy Scottish Scribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted September 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 R I P Jimmy you will always be remembered, condolences to Family and friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjamie Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 rest in peace jimmy god bless you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 R I p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddymac Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Rest in Peace Jimmy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Burgess Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 R.I.P. Jimmy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.massey Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 RIP Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott mca Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 R.I.P legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Was just a laddie when his father willie used to take me to Jimmy and agnes house in elphinston for the nationals rip Jimmy and agnes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.D. Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Jimmy,s Funeral will be held this Friday at 10.15 at Tranent Old Parish Church, Church St, thereafter to Tranent Cemetary for 11.00 am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper756 Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomd Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Jimmy,s Funeral will be held this Friday at 10.15 at Tranent Old Parish Church, Church St, thereafter to Tranent Cemetary for 11.00 am Ta Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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