James A. Scandrick, Jr.

Nashville, TN

James A. Scandrick, age 78, died peacefully in his home in Nashville on June 17, 2017. He was born in Knoxville and raised by his beloved grandmother. He first went to Nashville to attend Fisk University where he matriculated with a degree in Education and returned to Knoxville to teach. James later went back to Nashville where he had a long teaching career. He was well known for his musical talents and served as the Minister of Music at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church in Nashville for over 40 years.

James was preceded in death by his grandmother, Girlee (Mama) Scandrick; his father, James Scandrick, Sr.; several uncles and aunts. He is survived by his uncle, Horace Scandrick; several cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends nationwide.

There will be a brief service on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 11:00 am at Unity Mortuary, 1425 McCalla Avenue, Knoxville. A Memorial Service is planned for Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 4:00 pm at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church in Nashville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the James A. Scandrick Music Scholarship Fund, Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church, c/o Linda Bowers, 1203 9th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208.

Arrangements made with integrity by Unity Mortuary. Mr. Scandrick's guestbook can be signed on-line at www.unitymortuary.com and www.legacy.com.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Jun. 29 to Jul. 2, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
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23 Entries

Anthony Scandrick

October 10, 2021

Much love and blessings to all family and friends

June 30, 2018

Mr Scandrick was a great music teacher. How he had the patience to put up with us I'll never know. RIP

Left to right, American Baptist College President Dr. Forrest E. Harris; Dr. Susie McClure; Regina M. Prude; Dr. James A. Scandrick, Jr. @ABC

Regina M. Prude

July 8, 2017

Edwina & Alberta

July 7, 2017

Rest well Bro. Scandrick , Our music master & first travel agent. First class all the way. Every little detail addressed before boarding the bus. There was always a "mystery" tour included to make the trips most enjoyable. He introduced us to beautiful spiritual music, traveled to many churches to worshiped. A no nonsense man., will surely Be missed.

Pearl Norvesta Johnson

July 7, 2017

To the family, so difficult to find the words to say. May God be with you at this time and in the days ahead. The classmates of Austin 56 will miss him and his enthusiasm often driving from Nashville to attend the class. Our families were connected through friendship and work and I still have the plant he sent to me when my father passed in 1995. RIP my brother. Norvesta and James Johnson and the Cleveland class of 56

Ramona Green Hunt

July 7, 2017

My prayers & condolences to the family. Mr. Scandrick is all we knew in the music ministry @ Fifteenth Avenue for the majority of my life. His teachings were the reason why I learned to appreciate hymns, spirituals, anthems & gospel music in the African American church. He will definitely be missed & never be forgotten.

Marilyn Walker

July 5, 2017

Indeed a man that loved the Lord and our church choir. He will be missed greatly!

sandra rucker

July 5, 2017

i was always in the background but i cannot forget you and ma Rucker collaborating on your next musical adventure. my mother had great respect your musical gifts as i know you did for her wealth of musical knowledge. may you rest in peace. san

Marie Andrew White, David (Ruthann) Willie(Annette) Andrews Andrews Family

July 5, 2017

We are praying that GOD will sustain you during this difficult time. We ask GOD to fill your heart with hope and your day with peace and love.

Ira Grimes, Geraline Grimes Scott, Virginia, Larry (Faye)Will (Maosa) Grimes Family

July 4, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. remember: What we once loved deeply can never truly be taken away from us as long as we keep James Scandrick in our hearts and mind. May God bless the family.

July 4, 2017

Dear Austin 1956 Classmate,
You were always an enthusiastic worker and promoter of our class reunions. Your efforts and presence will be missed. Thank you for all you have done. Rest in peace.
Gaynell Browne Sustak,
Richmond, California

Gwendolyn Bledsoe

July 4, 2017

Brother Scandrick was an excellent musician and teacher. He loved sharing these crafts with others. I was one of his students. My condolences to the family.

Joyce Acklen

July 4, 2017

Good bye my kind and gentle friend. I will surely find you when I get there . We were suppose to go to dinner this week, so you still owe me one. Rest well with God. I love you.

Kevin Hix

July 3, 2017

Mr. Scandrick was my Music teacher at Martin Luther King High School. I still remember what a great voice he had and he could really bang on that Piano. I was a difficult student back in those days but he taught me a lot about music. Mr. Scandrick will be missed by many but I'm sure that he is up there playing a piano and singing with other great musicians.

Joyce Caudle

July 3, 2017

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Diane Moore

July 3, 2017

Mr.Scandrick was my music teacher at DuPont High School. He was loved and admired by all of his students. He will be missed.Diane Harris Moore class of 1972.

Starshemah Fitzgerald

July 2, 2017

To the family of the late James Scandrick, On behalf of the class of 1998 @ Martin Luther King Magnet High School for the Health Sciences and Engineering we are greatly saddened for this loss. Most , if not all, of us had the pleasure of knowing this great man through his wonderful choral class. ( Even though some of us couldn't sing) He also encouraged us to make lasting friendships and for this, this godly man will be missed. Most importantly he taught his students courage. For this, we will for ever be thankful! Thank you to the family for sharing such a wonderful man!! My deepest regards, Starshemah Fitzgerald ( Vice President, class of 1998

Patricia Monyei

July 2, 2017

Thanks for the memories. The music had true quality and the sound was magnificient.

Dorothy Robin-Mitchell

June 30, 2017

In Remembrance Of Mr. James Scandrick: Zephaniah 3:17- The Lord your God is with You, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you, in his love he will No longer rebuke you, but will
rejoice over you with singing.

FRANCES Hall

June 29, 2017

To the Scandrick Family:
So sorry to hear about Mr. James' passing. I will long remember him playing the organ at Payne Avenue Baptist Church. I recently caught up with him during my numerous trips to Nashville. Always such a gentleman. He was very fond of my parents.
He will be missed.

Jackie H McClellan and Scandrick

Jackie Henderson McClellan

June 29, 2017

I am a native Knoxvillian, but now live in Nashville. I, as well as other Knoxvillians who live here were very shocked and saddened to hear of the death of our former Austin High School classmate and my fellow musician here in Nashville. His music will long be remembered here as well as his always smiling face and friendly manner. He visited the church that I play for not too very long ago and we kept in touch by phone. I do not know any of his relatives or friends and would like to be contacted by email - [email protected] - by someone in the event that I can be of help in any manner. Rest well , my friend. Condolences to the family and close friends.

June 29, 2017

As you endure at this difficult time, I hope that you will find comfort in God, the hearer of prayers.

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