Jimmie C. James

Jimmie C. James, age 77, of the Swannsylvania Community in Dandridge, TN went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2012 while his wife of 58 years was by his side. He was a member of Swannsylvania Baptist Church for over 55 years, where he served as a deacon. Over the years he served the Lord as church clerk, youth director, and was an inspiration in the development of the God?s Willing Vessels Food Pantry. He faithfully served the people in his church and community during their times of need. He was employed by Rust Engineers in Oak Ridge for 45 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mattie Lunsford James; brothers, Paul, Clyde, Homer and John D. James; and sisters, Ruby Freshour and Mary Dockery. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kathleen Chrisman James; son ,Rusty (Penny) James of White Pine; daughters, Terri (Jeff) Runyan and Lorrie Watts of Dandridge; grandchildren, Ben (Rachel) James, Luke (Sarah) James, Josh Runyan, Tony (Read) Runyan, Rebecca Watts and Jon Watts; great-granddaughter, Layla Grace James; brother Oscar James; and sister Joy Cox. Funeral service Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, 8:00pm at the Swannsylvania Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Hensley and Rev. Chuck Mills officiating. Interment graveside service Saturday, 11:00am at Swannsylvania Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Swannsylvania Baptist Church Building Fund, 921 Swannsylvania Rd., Dandridge, TN 37725. The family will receive friends Friday afternoon and evening, 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00pm prior to service at the church. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, DANDRIDGE 865-397-2711