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James Daniel "Hooch" Arch

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James Arch Obituary

CHEROKEE - James "Hooch" Daniel Arch, 59, of the Paint Town community passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Marie Rose Arch and Butch Long of Cherokee.
James was preceded in death by his children, JD and Lauren Arch; and his stepfather, Teddy Rose.
James enjoyed fishing, kayaking, hanging out with his fur babies and hunting. He worked Maintenance for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for 27 years.
He is survived by his wife, Leanna Arch; children, Jasmine Danielle Arch and Laurali Jada-Marie Arch; and siblings, Janet Arch, Marcia Arch, Jackie Giddens and Frances Long.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m., at Crisp Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Shane Danner officiated. The family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday at the Funeral Home.

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Published by The Smoky Mountain Times from Mar. 6 to Mar. 12, 2025.

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