James Tignor Obituary
Born Aug. 20, 1967, he was the son of Thomas Guy Tignor and Connie Maier Tignor. A 1985 graduate of Lebanon High School, he was employed as manager of the water and wastewater works at the Appalachian Detention Center in Blackford. He was a member of the Mount Olive Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Berney and Celia Tignor, and maternal grandparents, Wesley and Elizabeth Maier.
Survivors include his parents, Guy and Connie Tignor, Lebanon; brother, Tommy and wife Kathy Tignor, Lebanon; one special niece, Courtney Tignor; one special nephew, Matthew Tignor; aunts, Clair Tignor, Dora McFaddin, Ruby Tignor, Hazel Tignor, Opal Bryant, Dorothy Tignor and Carol Maier; uncles, William "Bill" Tignor, Roger Maier and Edward Mamoran; and also several cousins.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, in the Combs Funeral Service Chapel, with Ministers Paul Young and John Owen officiating. Burial will follow in Ketron Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Waugh, David Hall, Melvin Matthews, Manly Stinson, Lewis Quesenberry, Don Ramey, Chris Carrier and Chris Compton. Honorary pallbearers will be Giles Fields, Trigger Tignor, Mike Tignor, Tim McFaddin, Gene Helton, Kenneth Helton, Allen Helton, Lynn Bryant, John Bryant, Toby Bryant, Jerry Bryant, Wayne Hubble, Jeff Maier, Randy Maier, Tom Howard, George Griffiths, Burton Wilson, Danny Musick and Woody McClannahan.
The family will receive friends after 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at the funeral home.
Combs Funeral Service, 291 Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266, (276) 889-4444 is serving the Tignor family.
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LISA BAILS
September 16, 2007
Connie,Guy,Tommy,Kathy&Kids,
My heart still aches for you, for all of us who loved Jimmy so much. I struggle each day to try to understand why he had to go...His soul was such a beautiful presence here. It seems so unfair, I can only hope and pray that he was taken because he has now found the ultimate of peace and happiness....but it still does not seem to subside the pain for those of us left behind. I think of each of you every single day and will continue to keep you in my prayers.
All my love, Lisa
Amy Johnson Ingram
August 30, 2007
To the Tignor Family:
I count myself fortunate to call Jimmy a classmate from Lebanon High School. I have many good memories from those times. May God give you comfort during the coming days.
Marianna & Andy Smith
August 29, 2007
Dear Tignor Family,
Andy and I were so saddend to learn of Jimmys passing.We will always treasure what wonderful neighbors you were. Some of our fondest memories are at Christmas time when Jimmy and Guy would bring over a plate of homemade cakes and candies.We want to send you our love and prayers.
Lisa Meade Suvada
August 29, 2007
I am terribly sorry for your loss. I graduated high school with Jimmy and always enjoyed being around him. Please accept my condolences.
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Tracey Dingus
August 28, 2007
I did not learn of Jimmy's passing until the night before Kim's service. I am so sorry that I was not there to offer my support to all of you. Jimmy was truly one of a kind. He was always easy to talk to and could help you to see the good in things. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Nichols
August 27, 2007
Connie, Guy, Tommy and Kathy:
I wanted to wait till I got home to write this - so many people expressing their sympathies and love to all of you and for Jimmy. We will all miss him so very much. He always made me laugh - sometimes he would just do that snicker and his face would light up with a big smile! It was obvious to me from all the people and flowers that Jimmy was loved and respected a great deal - as much as his whole family was. I know that I will treasure knowing him and being a member of his family. We love you all and will keep you in our prayers. I'm sure Mom will watch over Jimmy.
Carol Jean, Dennis, Mary and Andy
Vivian Perry
August 27, 2007
jim and i were best friends.he and his family will always be in my heart.my love and prayers.
Vivian
SANDRA REMINES
August 27, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
sonja Banks
August 27, 2007
so young so soon sincere condlencesjust some prayers sent 2 u from someone who read this story be blessed always.
ANN FIELDS
August 27, 2007
CONNIE,GUY,TOMMY&KATHY
I DIDN'T HEAR ABOUT JIMMY UNTIL THIS PAST SATURDAY AND I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THIS TRAGIC ACCIDENT.JIMMY USED TO COME TO ME AND DANNY'S ALOT AND HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND WAS ALWAYS SO NICE AND FRIENDLY.I'VE ALWAYS THOUGHT ALOT OF JIMMY AND HIS FAMILY AND YOU ALL WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.DEATH OF ANYONE IS HARD,BUT LOSING A CHILD IS UNBEARABLE.LOVE YOU ALL-ANN
Sue Huff
August 25, 2007
There are no words that I can say that will ease the pain. I am so thankful for the time that I spent with Jimmy on that Thursday evening. He said alot of things that I didn't think about at the time but now I cherish. I will hold his hug and beautiful smile in my heart forever. There are so many things I can say about Jimmy...he was a wonderful friend, a humble person, always willing to listen, and always there. My boys will never forget the times they had with Jimmy. I will not say Good bye but only that I will see you again one day. I love you Jimmy, I love you all and will always be here for you.
Sue Huff
Joey & Lanesa Breeding
August 24, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends of Jimmy.
Michelle Seger
August 24, 2007
Connie, Guy, Tommy and Kathy, words can not express how deeply saddened I am. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I have such great memories that I will forever cherish of Jimmy. We love you all, Michelle, Doug, Josh and Brittney
LINDA CASTLE DUTY
August 24, 2007
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Linda Castle Duty
Gary McFadden
August 24, 2007
Guy, Connie & Tommy,
Sorry to hear the loss of Jimmy, I have been away from Lebanon for a long time, but I still have memories of Jimmy when we were growing up. My God comfort the Tignor family in this time of need.
criss and melanie yates
August 24, 2007
We were saddened to learn of the death of James. I pray for your comfort and peace during the days to come. Criss and Melanie Yates
Tammy Lounsbury
August 24, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Tignor
I'm at a lose for words and my heart breaks at the news of Jimmy. I love Jimmy so much and we all had so many wonderful times together at the car shows and racing with Woody, Danny, Puckett, Ramey all the guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad, sad time.
Brenda And Woody Bevins
August 24, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Darrell Schwitzerlett
August 23, 2007
Tommy, I just heard about Jimmy this afternoon. I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Holmes
August 23, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ronny&Patty Powell
August 23, 2007
Guy,Connie,Tommy&Kathy,There are no words to express how sorry we are about the loss of Jimmy.We were unable to come out there,but we are there in spirit.As long as you keep his beautiful memories in your heart he will always be with you.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you
Ronny & Patty Powell
August 23, 2007
Guy,Connie,Tommy&Kathy. There are no words to say how sorry we are
of the loss of Jimmy.We were unable to come out there,but are with you all in spirit.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.As long as you hold the beautiful memories of him in your heart he will always be with you. We love you
Robbin Francisco Hovis
August 23, 2007
Tommy, I am so sorry to hear of the loss in your family. Jimmy was such a sweet guy and will be missed. May God comfort your family in this time of sadness as only he can.
Susan McCoy Mitchell
August 23, 2007
Tignor Family: I just heard the news and just wanted to let you all know that I am thinking of you
I know that your hearts are very empty right now and he will be sadly missed.
If you need anything please let us know
Susan, Samantha & John Michael McCoy
Michelle (Tiller) Yates
August 23, 2007
Tignor Family:
I was so sorry to hear about Jimmie.
I graduated with him. I worked with
Tommy at Big A Warehouse and he and
his family now live close to my mom and dad. I also worked with Connie
at Russell Mfg. Jimmie was such a
wonderful person with a smile on his face all the time. I will remember him fondly. I pray for
strength for the whole family. Please know that you have an extended family in Jimmie's classmates, co-workers, and friends.
He touched a lot of people with his smile and personality and he will
remain in our hearts forever.
MIKE AND BARB MC NASH
August 23, 2007
CONNIE,GUY,TOM,KATHY AND FAMILY
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR TRAGIC LOSS,I SHARED JIMMY'S LOVE OF MOTORCYCLES AND LOVE OF YOU,I JUST WISH THERE WAS SOMETHING I COULD DO OR SAY TO EASE YOUR PAIN
Freda Prater
August 23, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Jim was not only a good friend but he was my "buddy". He would always be there to listen if I had a problem and always have a hug and a smile ready when I needed it. Appalachian Detention Center is a sad place today , but I feel Jim is in Heaven brightening up the place with his smile and asking how much water they use in a day and if it is "good quality".
Garry Spencer
August 23, 2007
To the Tignor family, I was very saddened to hear of Jim's passing. I hired Jim at DOC and was his supervisor for several years and he was truly as fine a person as anyone could know. God bless you all.
LeAnn Hill
August 23, 2007
I was so sad to hear of your loss. I told Mom I remember Jimmy was always there to help at the church in any way. I know he will be missed. We are praying for you and hope that God will give a special family comfort at such a hard time. Love, LeAnn Owen Hill
Ellen Henley Barrs
August 23, 2007
Jimmy was a wonderful person and always had a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed.
Rick Sanders
August 23, 2007
Sorry for your loss. God Bless
Katherine McFadden
August 23, 2007
Connie, Guy & Tommy,
I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy. I really didn't know him as an adult, however, I have fond memories of playing with him when we were children. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Coleman
August 23, 2007
Connie, Guy, Tommy, Kathy and Family, There are no words to convey the hurt we feel for you all. We loved Jimmy and we love you all. Jimmy was such a great man, humble, funny, loving, responsible, loyal. He'll always be remembered and loved. Sharon & Rus
Mardi Sumrell
August 23, 2007
I am so saddened to hear of his passing. I knew Jimmy from his trips down to Blowing Rock where he would always buy music in my shop. He always came in with a smile and left us with a smile. He was truly a great person and I will miss him.
Paulette Shoope
August 23, 2007
I did not know James personally, however he was a member of our VADOC family. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Susie Nunley-Kiser
August 23, 2007
The Tignors
Jimmy and I started first grade together he was always so nice to me and a joy to be around. I hated to hear of his passing. May God Bless you and comfort you during this difficult time. You all will be in my heart and prayers.
Rose Mason-Craig
August 23, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Tignor
May God bless you and your family during these times and forever more. I did not know James personally; I know him as Department of Corrections family. May God strengthen each of you and bless you. You're in my thoughts and prayers. I work in the Director's office (Gene M. Johnson).
Mayola Salyers
August 23, 2007
My prayers are with your family. May fond memories give you comfort in the days ahead.
Gail Partin (Ratliff)
August 23, 2007
Mr. & Mrs. Tignor & Tommy,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Christy Hay- Travis
August 23, 2007
I am sorry for your loss. I graduated with Jimmy and he was a good friend. He was always fun to be around. My toughts and prayers are with all of the family. He will live on in our memories. Christy Hay Travis
Deidra Compton-Wilson
August 23, 2007
Jimmy was a wonderful person. Every time I saw him he was always smiling or laughing. He was truly a blessing to all that knew him.
John Thomas
August 23, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Tignor, Words can not express how sad I am am about Jim. We worked together for nine years, I will miss him as a fellow worker but most of all as my friend. All of you are in my prayers.
William Cecil
August 23, 2007
My heart goes out to you all in your time of grief. I did not know him personally
Lisa Bails
August 22, 2007
Connie, Guy, Tommy & Kathy,
Jimmy touched our lives with love and laughter and he will be missed. The world is a less beautiful place without him in it, he brought alot of love to each of us.I have many treasured memories and have been blessed to be able to call him family. He was like a brother to me. A great saddness is in my heart for you, may God grant you peace. We love you all w/ all of our hearts and we are aching deeply with you. Love, Lisa, Tony, Mason and Maddy
John Greer
August 22, 2007
I met Jimmy through riding motorcycles and had ridden with him often. Jimmy always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. He will truly be missed by many and thought of often. My prayers are with each of his family members and friends.
Miller Castle
August 22, 2007
My prayers and thoughts go out to your family. I have many great memories of Jimmy from little league baseball to high school football. It was such a pleasure to have him as a friend and teammate. He left "everlasting" memories with all his classmates and teammates.
August 22, 2007
Connie & Guy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are all too aware of your pain and your loss and our deepest sympathies are expressed to you. God Bless each of you, Nancy Collins, Vickie Helton, & Patricia Robinson
Charles Grant
August 22, 2007
To the family of James Tignor my heart goes out to you all in your time of grief. I did not know him personally however anytime we lose a fellow department worker we all feel it.I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Robert Durham
August 22, 2007
May the memories last forever? Keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.
GARY GHEE
August 22, 2007
DEAR CONNIE AND GUY,
WE ARE SADDENED BY YOUR TRAGIC LOSS.
GARY AND I ARE THINKING OF YOU AND WILL CONTINUE TO HOLD YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS.
GARY AND SHEILA
Ronnie Barrett
August 22, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Tignor & Tommy,
Words can't express how sorry I am for your family's loss. Jimmy was a true and caring friend. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sherri Harvey
August 22, 2007
Guy, Connie, Tommy and family,
I cannot find the words to express how deep my sorrow is at hearing of Jimmys' tragic accident. The memories of growing up together are still strong and will not be forgotten. Remember all the good times. God's love is with each of you. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you all. Call if I can do anything.
Larry & Beverly Mims
August 22, 2007
Jimmy was a good friend with a big heart. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
TODD RIGGS
August 22, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Darrell and Bridgette Glovier
August 22, 2007
We are sorry for your loss.
Chanel Green
August 22, 2007
Tignor's family will be in my prayers. Just remember he is in a better place free of no worries. God Bless.
John Bendrick
August 22, 2007
May the Lord be with James as he enters the gates of heaven.
Steve White
August 22, 2007
I did not know James, but he was part of the Department of Corrections Team. I am sorry for your lost, I will keep the family in my prayers. You have my deepest sympathy.
Steve White/Electronic Technician Sr.
Greensville Correctional Center
Jim Stidham
August 22, 2007
I am so sorry to here about Jim.
I will miss him, he was a true friend and great person to work with.
TAMMY BURKE
August 22, 2007
GUY,CONNIE,AND TOMMY
WORDS CAN DESCRIBE THE SORROW I FELT AFTER HEARING OF THE TRAGIC ACCIDENT THAT TOOK JIMMY'S LIFE. I WILL ALWAYS CHEERISH THE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES I HAVE OF US SPENDING HOLIDAYS AND WEEKLY CARDS GAMES TOGETHER. I WISH I COULD BE THERE FOR YOU ALL DURING THIS TRAGIC TIME. MY THOUGHT, LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
jerome jiles
August 22, 2007
MR and MRS Tignor:
I didn't know james,because
i am located at southampton corr.
center,but I lost my son jerry jiles jr. a month ago,he was 26.
I will tell you that you are very much in my prayers,because i know the pain.The lord will sustain you
through this,and you will be fine.
God Bless---jerome jiles,shcc
linda kay smith
August 22, 2007
connie, guy, and tommy; i sure wish i could be there with you guys. i'm sending all my love and thoughts to you please know how much you are loved with all my love linda kay
linda kay smith
August 22, 2007
dear connie,guy, and tommy; i wish to let you know how much you are all loved and thought of at this most time of need and sadness. i truly wish i could be there with all of you right now, just know that all my thoughts are with you today and everyday i love you guys linda kay
Paul Combs
August 22, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Jeannie Helton-Garrett
August 22, 2007
Guy,Connie and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I pray God embraces each of you during this difficult time with his comforting and loving arms. You all are in our thoughts and prayers! We love you all.
Bill Fuller
August 22, 2007
Jimmy was one of the first friends I had in elementary school, and I have very fond memories of those days. Our friendship continued through high school and as co-workers at Heck’s as young men. We had since lost touch over the years, but we were able to reconnect and talk at length last fall in Bristol. I’m very thankful for that night, and for seeing Jimmy again. He was a good, kind-hearted man, and he truly had a smile that went from ear to ear. We will miss you Jimmy. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Tignor family.
Anita (Cordle) Perry
August 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Andrea Barrett
August 22, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Tignor, I was so saddened to learn of Jimmy's passing when Ron notifed me. Jimmy and Ron were always good buddies. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers as you endure this most difficult time. Regards, Andrea Barrett
Lisa Jessee
August 22, 2007
We will all miss our classmate and friend. You always had a smile.
Jalena Shortridge-Wilson
August 22, 2007
Your family has my deepest sympathy. Jimmy will always hold a special place in my heart. My prayers are with you at this dreadful time.
Kathy Wampler
August 22, 2007
I have only known Jimmy for a couple of years, but I can tell you that he was one of the nicest, kindest and most polite men that I have ever met. He lived life to the fullest. We enjoyed riding motorcycles together on the weekends. Jimmy had a smile that would brighten up even the darkest days. I always tried to make him laugh because I loved to see that smile.... He will be GREATLY missed by all of his friends and fellow bike riders. There will never be another "JIMMY". If there is anything that I can do please do not hesitate to call.
Richard Shinault
August 22, 2007
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I pray that God would wrap His arms of Comfort around your entire family and friends that are greiving. If I can be of any service in any way please feel free to e-mail me.
In our prayers,
Richard Shinault
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Debbie Edmonds
August 22, 2007
I will miss his infectious smile and laugh. I love you all.
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