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James Jelinek Obituary
Knoxville, TN
James William (Jim) Jelinek, age 84 of Knoxville TN, formerly of Washington, DC, Muncie, IN, Bloomington, IL, Cleveland OH, Brecksville, OH, Lancaster, OH went to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, December 8, 2015 at his home. Jim was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a veteran of the U S Army serving during the Korean War as a commissioned Lieutenant. Jim worked with General Electric in Cleveland, Ohio, Ball Brothers in Muncie, Indiana, Anchor Hocking Glass Company in Lancaster, Ohio and retired from Ferro Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a member of First Baptist Church Concord, Farragut, TN, and the Faithful Followers Sunday School Class. Jim was a former member of Walnut Creek Baptist Church in Muncie, Indiana and First Baptist Church in Lancaster, Ohio. He was a free and accepted Mason. Jim enjoyed sailing, computers, wood working and traveled all over the world. He was an inspiration to all who knew him.
Jim is preceded in death by his first wife of 48 years, June Southard Jelinek; parents, Albert Joseph Jelinek and Georgia Pardubsky Jelinek; brother, Robert Joseph Jelinek He is survived by his wife, Aggie Jones-Jelinek; sons, Dr. James (Suzi) Jelinek Jr. of Warrenton, VA, Stanley Brian Jelinek of Gahanna, Ohio and Timothy Jon Jelinek of Knoxville; grandchildren, James William Jelinek III, Andrew Yung Jelinek, Jason Monroe Jelinek; step daughter, Debbie Knapp; step son, Danny Jones.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:45 p.m. on Sunday followed by a celebration service at 5:00 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Steve Peek officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the Young Gravelly Cemetery in Gravelly, Arkansas with Rev. Charlie Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mission of Hope, www.missionofhope.org. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Jelinek family. www.clickfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Pat POtter Kordik
December 12, 2015
Our memories with Jim and June go back to 1954 in Washington, DC. Next March we would all celebrate our 40th wedding anniversaries. Rest in peace old friend.
Ken and Pat Potter Kordik
December 14, 2015
Aggie,
We just found out about Jim's passing. David and I are so sorry for your loss. I hope it helps you to know you have friends who care and love you.
David and Susie Petersen
Stacey Smith
December 14, 2015
Jim put us in touch with our Czech relatives so that we were able to meet for the first time on our trip to Prague in 2009. He was our "go to guy" for any family genealogy questions.
We will miss our weekly Skype chats and seeing his smiling face and hearing his wonderful laughter. So glad we were able to visit you in 2011. We cherish the many memories from our trip.
R.I.P. Jim. We will miss you very much and love you always. Love cousin Stacey & Marion
Jana Suldovska
December 13, 2015
Dear Aggie and my family,
James was the first person of the American part of our family who has connected us all back together. As you know he has made a detailed family tree. We owe a big thanks to James and he will stay in our hearts forever!
We think of you,
Jana Suldovska and Czech family
Patsy Sharp
December 12, 2015
James was such a kind friend. He will be missed in our CSS class . His smile and kind words will be missed by all. Aggie our prayers are with you and the family.
Marilyn Dawson
December 11, 2015
James was full of energy in our 'YAH' class. He always had a smile and kind word for everyone. We all will greatly miss him....
Marilyn Dawson
December 11, 2015
James was full of energy in our 'YAH' class. He always had a smile and kind word for everyone. We all will greatly miss him....
Marilyn Dawson
December 11, 2015
James was full of energy in our 'YAH' class. He always had a smile and kind word for everyone. We all will greatly miss him....
Dorothy Carter
December 11, 2015
Dear Aggie and Family:
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved' James. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in this trying time. Dot
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