Photo courtesy of McCreight Funeral Home - Dyersburg
Jan 4, 1938 - Dec 31, 2025
To the Family we send our heartfelt condolences to you all Auntie and cousins, know that we are Praying for you. May God continue to strengthen you and give you the peace that surpasses all understanding. Weeping may endure for a night but Joy cometh in the morning. May God continue Bless you all Love Carla Barnes (niece) & Carrie (Betty) Knight (sister-in-law) Erie, PA
Carla Barnes
January 08, 2026 | Erie, PA | Family
So sorry for your loss Mrs Mary he work with me at dollar tree during a Christmas season and always encouraged me when others did do right. Soft spoken . He loved some Mary. I know you will miss him.
Dell Mitchell
Frances Mitchell
January 08, 2026 | Dyersburg, TN | Friend
Our condolences to Mary and his family. He will be missed by all who knew him.
LV & Christine Taylor
January 07, 2026 | Dyersburg, TN | Friend
James was a great person to work with at the hotel, I wish I knew him outside of work. He was easy to get along with and always cheerful. Marsha
Marsha Topolski
January 06, 2026 | Dyersburg, TN
Our condolences to Mrs Mary Jacob and her family in their loss. He will be missed by many, continue to trust in God. The Riley Family S.T.R.O.N.G.
Alex Riley
January 06, 2026 | Dyersburg, TN | Friend
I honor the life and legacy of Deacon James Jaycox of Tabernacle—a man who was intelligent, calm, and patient in both spirit and service. I was always impressed by his steady presence, quiet wisdom, and gentle demeanor, which made him a blessing to everyone who knew him. Deacon Jaycox was truly a great man whose character spoke louder than words. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his wife, Sis. Mary Jaycox, and to the entire Jaycox family.
Royce Smith
January 05, 2026 | Temple, TX | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Deacon James Patrick
January 02, 2026 | Dyersburg, TN | Friend
My deepest condolences to the friends and family of Mr. Jaycox. His experience and insight will be sorely missed by our community. I pray God's grace will comfort his family during this time.
Mark McKee
January 01, 2026 | Dyersburg, TN | Friend
My brother, my friend, my first Deacon Chairman at Tabernacle. To the family of Deacon Jaycox, you have my Whole-Heartedly Sympathy and Condolences. I pray that God blesses you with Peace, Comfort and Strength.. Deacon Walter E. Yander, Sr.
Walter E. Yander, Sr.
January 01, 2026 | Jackson, TN | Friend
James Curtis Jaycox, Sr. age 87 of Dyersburg, TN. died Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare- Dyersburg, TN. Arrangements are entrusted to McCreight Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:00a.m.-12:55p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church 539 E. Court St. Dyersburg, TN. Funeral service will follow at 1:00p.m. with Pastor Mitchell Matthew officiating. Burial will be held in New Cemetery in Maury City, TN. Pallbearers serving will be Deacons of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
James Curtis Jaycox, 87, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on December 31, 2025. He was born in Erie, PA, on January 4, 1938, to Jerry Jaycox and Anna Mae Mayhew. James is survived by his wife, Mary I. Jaycox; his beloved children, Clarissa Baker of Erie, PA, James Jaycox of Erie, PA, Pamela Snow of Erie, PA, Sharon Jaycox of Goodyear, AZ, Anna Jeffress (Guil) of Erie, PA, and Mary Lavender (Joel) of Dallas, TX; his brother, Jessie Jaycox of Erie, PA; his sister, Gertrude Mitchell of Erie, PA; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Jaycox; his mother, Anna Mae Mayhew; his sons, Stephen Jaycox and Thomas Jaycox; his sisters, Anna May Bush and June Hargrove; and his brothers, Winston Jaycox, Jerry Jaycox Jr., Franklin Jaycox, Louis Jaycox, Thomas Jaycox, and Anthony Jaycox.
James graduated from Erie Technical Memorial High School in 1957 and later earned an Industrial Engineering degree from the University of Pennsylvania. His career included positions at Bucyrus Erie in Erie PA; ERTL Toy Company in Erie, PA; General Electric in Erie, PA; AO Smith in Erie, PA; and John Deere in Waterloo, IA, and SGL GE Carbon, Hickman Kentucky. After retirement, he remained active with several organizations. He was a Funeral Assistant with McCreight Funeral Home.
James enjoyed golfing, traveling, dancing, roller skating, cross-country driving, mentoring young men and women, participating in vacation Bible school, working with people, and savoring a good, juicy steak. He wished to be remembered for his legacy of serving others and loving his wife and family. You may share your memories and condolences with the family at www.mccreightfuneralhome.com. A Legacy of Life, Every Life is worth Remembering.
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