Jimmy Wayne Hotchkiss

Jimmy Wayne Hotchkiss, age 74, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Jimmy was an avid outdoors man; he loved being in the nature of Alabama. He enjoyed mapping the Cahaba River and being involved with the Oak Mountain State Park.  He was a strong family man and would do anything thing for anybody. He was said to be the smartest man that they knew. He was a hard worker and volunteered at the Chelsea Museum.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry Paul and Addie Mae Hotchkiss.

Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Wanda Kay Hotchkiss; children, James Andrew Hotchkiss, Keri Michelle Moore (James Moore Jr.); grandchildren, Madison Nicole Hotchkiss, Mason Andrew Hotchkiss, Kody Edward Moore and Morgan Ashley Hotchkiss.