James Edward Sharrett

James Edward Sharrett BRISTOL, Tenn. August 23, 1920 December 1, 2010 Jim Sharrett, age 90, passed away peacefully to his Heavenly Home Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. In the 1930s, he served in the CC's and during World War II was in the 88th Division, 913th Field Artillery attached to the 5th Army where he served in North Africa and Italy. He worked as a clothing cutter with Big Jack where he retired after 36 years. Jim was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church and enjoyed his Sunday school class. He was a jack-of-all trades and loved to play golf. He liked funny movies which made him laugh and enjoyed eating Whoppers at Burger King on Wednesdays. `Born in Bristol Virginia, he was the son of the late Wiley W. and Hattie Belle Talley Sharrett. In addition his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Haynes Sharrett and Earl Sharrett; and one grandson, Scott South. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, the love of his life, Helen K. Sharrett; three daughters, Judy and Jack King of Roanoke, Va., Karen and Don Dawson of Kinston, N.C., and Connie Sharrett of Abingdon, Va.; four sons, Michael Sharrett of Dallas, Mark Sharrett of Bristol Tennessee, Alan and Trenaria Sharrett of Bristol Tennessee, Tim and Kim Sharrett of Piney Flats, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren, Sarah King, Jeff and Heather King, Joey and Trea South, Lauryn Dawson, Summer Dawson, Derek and Tanith Dawson, David Sharrett, Jon Eaton, Beth and Randy Fisher, Ben and Summer Sharrett, Danielle Sharrett, Isaac Sharrett and Evan Sharrett; eight great-grandchildren, Jack King, Quinn South, Peyton and Devin Dawson, Grayson Barbee, Bailey Tyndall, Oscar and Luke Sharrett; two sisters, Virginia Owens and Wanda Musselwhite; one brother, Jack Sharrett; two sisters-in-law, Clara Sharrett and Audrey Lupo; one brother-in-law, Carl and Shirley Kelly; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bob Jones officiating. Committal service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with burial in Glenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons and Adult I Men's Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends from 5 7:30 p.m. Friday prior to the service at Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to a charity of one's choice. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mr. Sharrett.