James E Tritt

James E Tritt

James Tritt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 21 to Feb. 24, 2024.
James E Tritt 1941- James E Tritt of Harrogate TN passed away peacefully at UT Medical Center on February 20, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father Baylor (Big Doc) Tritt and his mother Chessie Alberta Tritt. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Shirley Wilder Tritt and his daughters Stacy (Matt) Wayman, and Stephanie (Billy) Barton, four grandchildren: Brianna (Joey), Baylor, Logan and Landon. He was a member of Pump Springs Church where he enjoyed the senior adult Sunday School class. Jim was known for his love of cars and was affectionately known and the "Tennessee Car Guy." His best friends were Johnny Lakins and Gary and Rita McCann. Services will be held at Coffey Funeral Home in Harrogate, TN on Sunday February 25, with receiving friends from 1-2 pm and funeral at 2 pm. Reverend Jim Blevins officiating.
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