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Harrison Robert James III
1954 - 2009
Harrison Robert James III
1954 - 2009
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BORN
1954
DIED
2009
Harrison James Obituary
Harrison R. James, III. of Kingsport passed away May 5, 2009 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
He was born February 5, 1954 in Abingdon, VA. He worked for B B & T Bank for the last twenty years and most recently served as Financial Center Leader. Harrison was the Assistant Chief at Sullivan County Volunteer Fire Department. He had also volunteered at Piney Flats Volunteer Fire Dept. and Abingdon Fire Department. He also enjoyed playing golf, fishing, hunting and entertaining his friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel James.
Surviving are his wife of fifteen years, Lynn James, daughter, Carla Bidwell and husband Chris, Acworth, GA., Father, Harrison R. James, Jr. and wife Wilma. Grandson, Lucas Bidwell. Sisters, Susan Aleshire and husband John, Luray, VA., and Ellen James, Abingdon, VA.
Special Pet, Proby.
Visitation will be Friday, May 8, 2009 at East Lawn Funeral Home from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be conducted in the chapel at 8:00 PM with Pastor Jerry Eggers officiating. Graveside services will be conducted, Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 11:00 AM in East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Chad Brooks, Doug Wallace, Wayne Carroll, Bruce Wilson, Nathan Mumpower, David Taylor, Lance and Landon Bellamy. Honorary pallbearers will be Ted Fields, Dwight Livingston, Doug Pritchard and Dallas Wagner.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Rebekah Austin and staff, Dr. Mark Overbay and the nursing staff at Holston Valley Medical Center.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Bank of TN, Relay for Life Team, C/O Anne Tallman, P. O. Box 4980, Johnson City, TN. 37602, Sullivan County Volunteer Fire Dept, P. O. Box 551, Blountville, TN. 37617 or Sullivan County Humane Society, P. O. Box 992, Kingsport, TN. 37662.
Please visit our website at MEM.COM to leave your tribute or condolence to the family. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the James family.
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Sonny Haywood
May 9, 2009
Dear friends, let your happy memories of Uz brighten your hearts during the sad days ahead. "to live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die"
Marty & Blake Baldwin
May 9, 2009
Lynn,
We have just found out about Harrison and are so very sorry. There's nothing more to say than what has already been said. We will miss him. He taught me(marty)a lot in our firefighting days! Take care.
May 8, 2009
Lynn: I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Harrison was very special to me and I know he will be missed. He was always watching out for my Dad after he moved to the Bltv. branch and I know he will continue to do so in Heaven. Take care, V.V. and family.
Curtis Fleenor
May 8, 2009
Ellen,Carla and Mr.James,
I'm sorry to hear of Harrison's passing. I know that God can and will heal the pain that you are feeling.
You all will be in my prayers.
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Fonda Barker-Burke
May 8, 2009
Dear Ellen and Susan,
I was so sorry to read of Harrison's passing in the newspaper. When I think of him, I think of smiles...he seemed to always have a smile on his face. He is at peace....it is just so hard for the ones that are left behind to grieve their precious loss. God is with you each step of the way. When we're in so much pain - He is always closer and dearer.
John James
May 8, 2009
Dear Ellen, Susan and Uncle Harrison,
I'm so sorry to hear that Uz has left us for now..I wish that I would have seen more of him...I know he was a good man and was loved by his friends and family...God Bless you... John C James
Donald Quesenberry
May 7, 2009
Hey Ellen, I'm sorry to hear of your brother's passing. I know your pain and I know God will take good care of you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless
Brenda Cessna
May 7, 2009
Ellen, Mr. James and the entire James family, I am so saddened to learn of the passing of your dear loved one. Ellen is a dear friend of mine and I have prayed for "Uz" and your entire family. I now pray that God will give you comfort and peace in these difficult days ahead. Be blessed with your wonderful memories. Love, Brenda Cessna
Carolyn Coffield
May 7, 2009
Lynn, I'm so sorry to hear of Harrisons passing. I know God called him home to make some loans and put out fires! He will be missed.
Harlene Singleton-Scott
May 7, 2009
Carla:
I am sorry to hear about your father. I am thinking of you.
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