Clay Knox James, 91, of Cottontown, Tennessee, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at his home.
He was born July 21, 1932 in Madison, Tennessee, to Fred Knox and Gertrude Griffin James.
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Thunderstorms this evening followed by occasional showers overnight. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. Low around 60F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%..
Thunderstorms this evening followed by occasional showers overnight. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. Low around 60F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%.
Updated: May 14, 2024 @ 3:09 pm
Clay Knox James, 91, of Cottontown, Tennessee, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at his home.
He was born July 21, 1932 in Madison, Tennessee, to Fred Knox and Gertrude Griffin James.
He retired after 30+ years of service with Gates Tire Company, which later was renamed Armstrong Pirelli.
Mr. James proudly served his country during Korea in the U.S. Army.
He had lived 60+ years in the same home.
He had been a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church since 1962, where he had served as a deacon.
He loved coffee, cows and Cracker Barrel.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Agnes Marie Greer James; sister, Marie Gray; brothers, W.H. James and Raymond Leon James.
He is survived by his daughters, Shirley Marie (Jeffrey) Heredia, of Portland, Tennessee, and Sandra Darlene (Bob) Kubasch, Franklin, Kentucky; sister, Norma James Andrews (Walter), Chattanooga, Tennessee; five grandchildren, Angela (Tim) Bell, Chris (Tracey) Heredia, Rachel (Stephen) Stucy, Jennifer Kubasch and Rebekah Fuqua; 8 great-grandchildren, Jordan, Tyler, Clay, Miles, Annalee, Livi Jo, Cara and Ava.
Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Austin and Bell Funeral Home in White House with Bro. Ray Biggs officiating.
Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery with military honors and with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation is planned for Wednesday, March 13, 2024 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Austin and Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 615-672-5000, austinandbell.com.
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