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James Wempe Obituary
68, passed away on April 15, 2015.
He was a graduate of University of Knoxville where he earned a master's degree, and a Vietnam Army veteran.
Preceding him in death were him parents, Fred and Ann Wempe; and his sister Joyce Karnes.
Survivors include his brothers, Fred Jr. (Linda), Dan (Alicia) and Charles (Debbie) Wempe.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway with burial in Bethany Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 -4 p.m. Sunday.
Memorial gifts may be made to KODA.
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